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Chicago, Cook County Open Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Warnings
A file photo of people at the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park on a hot summer day. (RAUL RODRIGUEZ / iStock)
As the heat dome envelops the Midwest, local officials will open cooling centers for relief.
An extreme heat warning has been issued for Cook County from Saturday through Monday. Afternoon temperatures are predicted to be in the 90s. Coupled with high humidity, heat indices could reach 100-105 degrees each day, according to the National Weather Service.
Nighttime won’t offer much of a reprieve, with heat index values forecasted to remain above 90 degrees through mid to late evening.
(Courtesy of National Weather Service)
(Courtesy of National Weather Service)
Chicago will open more than 250 cooling centers on Saturday through Tuesday.
The Garfield Community Service Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave., will also be open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Monday and Tuesday, in addition to the Garfield Center, five other community service centers will be open:
- Englewood Center – 1140 W. 79th St.
- King Center – 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
- North Area Center – 845 W. Wilson Ave.
- South Chicago Center – 8650 S. Commercial Ave.
- Trina Davila Center – 4312 W. North Ave.
All 77 Chicago Park District pools open Saturday.
Chicago beaches are open for swimming from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cook County will also have cooling centers available.
Officials recommend to keep hydrated with water, stay inside and wear loose, light, cotton clothing.
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