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Cook County Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop
Temperatures plummeted throughout the region overnight. The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their families.
Municipalities and townships across Cook County operate warming centers for residents. Residents who do not have adequate heating in their homes are encouraged to visit a warming center to ensure they remain safe.
Township |
Hours of Operation |
Address |
City |
Transportation |
Restrictions / Notes |
Berwyn Township |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
3701 Scoville Ave. |
Berwyn |
No |
Space is extremely limited. Call (708) 788-1701 to ensure space is available. |
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
(Freedom Park) |
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Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Bremen Township |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
16361 S. Kedzie Pkwy. |
Markham |
No |
Open. |
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Elk Grove Township |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
600 Landmeier Rd |
Elk Grove Village |
No |
Following CDC guidelines as well as guidance set forth by the governor’s office. |
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Hanover Township |
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
240 S. Route 59 |
Bartlett |
Yes. |
Health screening and temperature check must be completed before allowed in. |
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
(Senior Center) |
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Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Lemont Township |
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
1115 Warner Ave. |
Lemont |
Yes. |
Following CDC guidelines as well as taking temperatures before persons are allowed in the building. |
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
(Lemont Township Offices) |
Please call |
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Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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(630) 257-2522. |
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Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Orland Township |
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
14807 Ravinia Ave. |
Orland Park |
Yes. Rides are available for township seniors |
Temperatures will be taken; Masks must be worn and Social Distancing must be followed. |
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
55 and older. One-way rides within the |
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Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
township are $2. One-way rides outside the |
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Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
township are $4. Due to current economic |
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Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
conditions, Orland Township can make special |
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Saturday: Closed |
financial accommodations for seniors in need. |
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Sunday: Closed |
Please call (708) 403-4222. |
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Palos Township |
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
10802 S. Roberts Rd. |
Palos Hills |
No |
Social distancing and CDC guidelines will be enforced. |
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Proviso Township |
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
4565 Harrison St. |
Hillside |
Yes. |
Social distancing and CDC guidelines will be enforced. Masks must be worn and Social Distancing must be followed. |
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Rides are available Monday through Friday, |
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Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
to this location only. Riders must be registered |
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Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
before a ride is needed. Riders must be 60 years |
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Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
of age or older. |
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Saturday: Closed |
Please call |
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Sunday: Closed |
(708) 449-4300. |
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Riverside Township |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
27 Riverside Rd. |
Riverside |
No |
Social distancing and other CDC guidelines will be enforced. |
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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Schiller Park |
Available on nights where the |
9526 W. Irving Park Rd. |
Schiller Park |
No |
Social distancing and other CDC guidelines will be enforced. |
temperature falls below |
(Village Hall) |
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15 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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Hours of operation will be |
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6 p.m. - 6 a.m. |
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Stickney Township |
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
7745 S. Leamington Ave. |
Burbank |
No |
Call ahead of time. |
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
(Louis S. Viverity Senior Center) |
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Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Saturday: Closed |
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Sunday: Closed |
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EMRS urges you to keep the following tips in mind through the cold winter months:
- Never use your oven for heat.
- Never bring charcoal or gas grills indoors (they are a carbon monoxide hazard).
- Make sure all portable heatPleaseers are unplugged when not in use.
- Use electric space heaters with extreme caution – avoid placing them near curtains or other flammable materials and turn them off before going to bed.
- Keep heat at adequate levels or leave faucets open with a slight drip to prevent pipes from freezing.
- Keep moving. Your body generates its own heat when you engage in physical activities.