* NOTE: Check to confirm availability. Some centers are during business hours
As the temps intensify this week, health officials advise citizens to seek help if needed ---
IROQUOIS COUNTY >
The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency has posted its list of cooling centers available for residents in County communities. Any citisen needed relief from the weather should reach out for help. The centers offer air-conditioned relief during periods of extreme heat or when an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service.
Residents are encouraged to ensure their senior relatives, friends and neighbors, and others whose health may be affected by extreme heat, are safe during high-temperature days. Churches and other organized groups are also asked to check-in on the well-being of their members.
The listed locations will be available during their standard business hours:
• Ashkum: Ashkum Coliseum (117 E. Main St.)
• Chebanse: Chebanse Community Building (185 S. Chestnut St.)
• Cissna Park: Village Hall (109 W. Church St.)
• Gilman: City Hall (215 N. Central St.); Iroquois West CUSD #10 (529 E. Second St.)
• Milford: Community Center within City Hall (15 S. West Ave.); Milford Christian Church (811 E. Hickory St.)
• Sheldon: Sheldon Public Library (125 N. Fifth St.)
• Watseka: Watseka Public Library (201 S. Fourth St.); Watseka Park District (110 S. Third St.); Walmart (1790 E. Walnut St.); Trinity Church (1658 E. Walnut St.); Iroquois County CUSD #9 Administration Office (1411 Lafayette St.)
Many of the above-listed locations may be closed Wednesday (6/19) for Juneteenth.
It is strongly encouraged that anyone seeking heat-related relief within one of these facilities call to confirm the ability to provide service prior to leaving for the location.
KANKAKEE COUNTY >
The Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency has shared a list of cooling centers available for residents in Kankakee County.
• Bourbonnais: Bourbonnais Public Library (250 W. John Casey Road)
• Bradley: Bradley Public Library (296 N. Fulton Ave.)
• Hopkins Park: Village hall (13043 East 2260S Road)
• Kankakee (city and county): Kankakee Public Library (201 E. Merchant St.); Kankakee County Health Department (2390 W. Station St.); River Valley Metro Mass Transit buses serve as cooling locations when heat index hits 100 degrees and is in effect for the remainder of the day.
• Manteno: Leo Hassett Community Center (211 N. Main St.)
• Momence: Edward Chipman Public Library (126 N. Locust St.)
• Pembroke: Pembroke Township Senior Center (4019 S. Wheeler Road)
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