Community leaders are urged to make warming centers available for those people who might need relief from the extreme cold temperatures this weekend.  Iroquois, Ford, Livingston, Vermilion, & Champaign County officials remind the public that buildings are available for those who might need relief from the cold.  Health officials & the Emergency Management Agency offices have posted facilities ready to help.  Those in need should call first before heading to any warming facility, just to be sure they are open & able to assist.  EMA websites have warming center location listings.  Public government buildings, schools, churches, & retail outlets are usual gathering places where residents can escape from the cold.

Iroquois County (These locations are available during their normal business hours):

-The Ashkum Coliseum, Chebanse Community Building, Village Hall in Cissna Park, City Hall & Iroquois West CUSD #10 in Gilman, Community Center within City Hall in Milford, Milford Christian Church, & the Sheldon Public Library 

-In Watseka...the Watseka Public Library, Walmart, Trinity Church, & the Iroquois County CUSD #9 Administration Office.

In Kankakee County:

-Pembrooke Community Center, Hopkins Park Village Hall, all local fixed route River Valley Metro buses, The Leo Hassett Community Center in Manteno, Grant Park Community Center, Kankakee/Bourbonnais/Bradley Public Libraries, & various area churches.

In Ford County: (These locations are unmanned, call before going)

-Gibson City:

The Public Library, Gibson Bible Church (call 217-784-5702), & Gibson City Fire (call Terry Whitebird at 217-781-1898 or 815-644-1410.)

-Melvin

The Community Center, call (815) 471-2308.

-Roberts

Robert's Gym 8am-5pm, call Logan (217) 278-0949.

-Piper City

Community Center  (call Terry Whitebird at (217) 781-1898 or (815) 644-1410.)

-Kempton

Kempton American Legion & Kempton Fire, call Don English at (815) 674-0430

-Paxton...manned 24/7

Paxton ERS Station, call Andrew (217) 202-6441

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