--Warming Centers open—

Brutal cold has a grip on the Midwest. Record low temperatures hit -19 with wind chills at 45-below this morning. Health experts warn about the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia.

Should symptoms arise – shivering, confusion and drousiness – contact medical experts immediately. Frostbite can happen quickly and can cause permanent injury.

Warming Centers are open to accommodate those having problems with no heat.

Emergency Management Agency offices can offer sites.

Iroquois County:

Watseka City Hall, Wednesday 5p – 7a....Watseka Public Library, Wednesday & Thursday 10a – 2p.... Trinity Church in Watseka, 9a – 5p Wednesday and Thursday... Crescent City Community Center, Wednesday & Thursday 7a-9p....St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gilman, Wednesday & Thursday 8a-5p....Church of Christ in Martinton, around the clock until Friday morning....United Methodist Church in Loda, Wednesday & Thursday 10a-5p....Milford Christian Church, Wednesday & Thursday 7a-7p....Creekside Community Center, Cissna Park Wednesday & Thursday 4:30a – 9p.

Food, snacks, cots not provided.

Kankakee County:

Civic Auditorium at Bird Park in Kankakee...Kankakee Public Library....Kankakee Valley Park District Rec Center.

Leo Hassett Community Center in Manteno

Momence Village Hall

Resurrection Church in Kankakee

Village Hall and Church of the Cross in Hopkins Park.

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