Take Refuge From Dangerous Heat At Kendall County Cooling Centers

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — Extremely hot weather is hitting the Chicago area, and excessive heat watches are in effect in Kendall County and neighboring communities. Friday is expected to be the hottest day of the year, with temperatures hitting 100 degrees in some places.

To keep yourself safe in extreme heat, ready.gov also advises:

• Find air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activities.
• Watch for heat illness.
• Wear light clothing.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations throughout Kendall County where you might find relief. The Kendall County Health Department reminds residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

Beecher Community Center (630) 553-5777
908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Senior Service Associates (630) 553-5777
908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Caring Hands Thrift Shop (630) 553-1847 (Monday - Friday, 9am-5 pm & Saturday, 9 am-3pm)
1002 S. Bridge Street, Yorkville

Fox Valley Y.M.C.A. (630) 552-4100
3875 Eldamain Road, Plano

Grace Community Church (630) 553-0700
Rt. 126 & Mill Road, Yorkville

Heritage Woods of Yorkville (630) 882-6502
242 Greenbriar Road, Yorkville

Kendall County Health Department (630) 553-9100
811 W. John Street, Yorkville

Kendall County Public Safety Center (630) 553-7500 (24 hour availability)
1102 Cornell Road, Yorkville

Newark Fire Barn (815) 695-5147
101 E. Main Street, Newark

Oswegoland Park District (630) 554-1010

• Civic Center, 5 Ashlawn Avenue, Montgomery
• Prairie Point, 313 E. Washington Street (corner of Plainfield & Grove Rds.), Oswego
• Boulder Point Location, 0 Boulder Hill Pass (corner of Boulder Hill Pass & Rt. 25), Montgomery
• South Point Location, 810 Preston Lane, Oswego

Oswego Police Department (630) 551-7300 (24 hour availability)
3525 Route 34, Oswego

Oswego Public Library District (630) 554-3150 (For hours, see: http://www.oswego.lib.il.us)

• 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego
• 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery

Oswego Senior Center (630) 554-5602 (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm)
156 E. Washington Street, Oswego

Oswego Village Hall (630) 554-3287
100 Parkers Mill (Intersection of Rt. 31 & 34)

Plainfield Police Department (815) 436-2341 (by request only)
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield

Plano City Hall (630) 552-8275 (Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm)
17 East Main Street, Plano

Plano Community Library (630) 552-2009 (For hours, see: http://www.plano.lib.il.us)
15 W. North Street, Plano

Plano Walmart Supercenter (630) 552-1580, 6800 West Route 34, Plano (24 hour availability)

Yorkville Public Library (630) 553-4354 (For hours, see: http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us)

902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

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