The dangerous heat and high temperatures this week will find community Cooling Centers opened for those people who need relief from the heat. Emergency Management Agency officials are welcome to pass along their list of facilities that will be open to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. People are advised to call ahead to community centers to make sure they’re open.
In Iroquois County, the following locations will be available during their standard business hours:
- Ashkum: Ashkum Coliseum
- Chebanse: Chebanse Community Building
- Cissna Park: Village Hall
- Gilman: City Hall, Iroquois West CUSD #10
- Milford: Community Center within City Hall, Milford Christian Church
- Sheldon: Sheldon Public Library
- Watseka: Watseka Public Library, Walmart, Trinity Church, Iroquois County CUSD #9 Administration Office, Iroquois County Administrative Building
(Additional locations may become available as information is received by Iroquois County EMA)
The St. Anne Civic Center by the police station will be open as a cooling center if you need to get out of the heat. If you need assistance checking on someone, please reach out to the police department dispatch at 815-933-3324.
Will County residents can find the nearest cooling center to them at https://www.willcountyema.org/warmingcooling
Find your local cooling center and other safety tips at keepcool.illinois.gov.
