Cooling Centers: Where To Find Hot Weather Relief In Will County

WILL COUNTY, IL — It's heating up here in northern Illinois, and while temperatures will "only" be in the 90s, the heat index in the coming days could reach a scorching 110 degrees. When it's that hot, it's important to keep cool, avoid overexertion and be sure not to overheat.

If you find yourself without power or without air conditioning, it might be a good idea to find a place to cool off.

Related: 110-Degree Heat Index Hits IL This Weekend

According to the Will County Emergency Management Agency, these are some of the cooling centers are available to residents in the event of extreme heat. Will County reminds residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

MorningStar Mission

• 350 E. Washington St., Joliet
• 815-722-5780
• Available M-F 8A-5P

Catholic Charities Daybreak Center

• 611 E. Cass St., Joliet
• 815-774-4660
• Available 9P - 9A

Bolingbrook Fire Station #5

• 1900 Rodeo Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
• 630-226-8505
• Available 24/7

Bolingbrook Fire Station #4

• 111 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
• 630-226-8670
• Available 24/7

Channahon Fire Station #1

• 24929 S Center St, Channahon, IL 60410
• 815-915-6552
• Availability M-F 8A-4P

Minooka Village Hall

• 121 McEvilly Rd, Minooka, IL 60447
• 815-467-2161
• By request only

Minooka Bible Church

• 412 N Wabena Ave, Minooka, IL 60447
• 815-467-2161
• By request only

New Lenox Police Department

• 200 Veterans Parkway
• 815-468-6128
• By request only

New Lenox Public Library

• 120 Veterans Parkway
• 815-485-2605 x 101
• Availability M-TH 10A-8P; F 10A-6P; SA 10A-4P; Closed Sundays

Plainfield Police Department

• 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL
• 815-436-2341
• By request only

Romeoville Fire Station #3

• 698 Birch Lane, Romeoville, IL
• 815-886-7227
• Availability 9P-9A By Request

Romeoville Recreation Center

• 900 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL
• 815-886-6222
• 9A-9P By Request Mon-Fri From Memorial Day-Labor Day Mon-Fri 9A-5P

White Oak Library District - Romeoville Branch

• 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville, IL
• 815-552-4225
• Availability M-TH 10A-8:30P; F-SA 10A-5P; SU 1P-5P

Troy Township Community Center

• 25448 W Seil Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404
• 815-922-4401
• By request only

Shorewood Village Hall

• 1 Towne Center Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404
• 815-725-4696
• By request only

Shorewood Police Department

• 903 W Jefferson St, Shorewood, IL 60404
• 815-725-4636
• Available 24/7

Find a full list of Will County cooling centers here.

Stay safe in the heat

Ready.gov advises resident to prepare for extreme heat:

• Find places in your community where you can go to get cool.
• Keep your home cool by doing the following:
  • Cover windows with drapes or shades.
  • Weather-strip doors and windows.
  • Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
  • Add insulation to keep the heat out.
  • Use attic fans to clear hot air.
  • Install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
• Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness.

To keep yourself safe in extreme heat:

• Find air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activities.
• Watch for heat illness.
• Wear light clothing.
• Check on family members and neighbors.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
• Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Will County forecast

Here's a look at the forecast for the next few days.

Thursday June 14

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 81, low 58.

Chance of precipitation: 4%. Wind 3 mph from the SSW

Friday June 15

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High 88, low 64.

Chance of precipitation: 24%. Wind 9 mph from the S

Saturday June 16

Light rain starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening. High 90, low 70.

Chance of precipitation: 29%. Wind 9 mph from the SSW

Sunday June 17

Mostly cloudy until afternoon and humid throughout the day. High 92, low 73.

Chance of precipitation: 8%. Wind 9 mph from the SW

Data provided by darksky.net.

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