With dangerous wind chills hitting the Chicago area this weekend, even just a few minutes outside can be painful.
Luckily the city has several designated warming centers to help keep residents warm. While most are open during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., there is one center open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The 24-hour facility is in the Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie Ave. The rest of the warming centers are:
Englewood Center
1140 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
King Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60653
North Area
845 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
South Chicago
8650 S. Commercial Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
Local
Trina Davila
4357 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
The map below also indicates all warming center locations in Cook and DuPage counties:[[287569161, C]]
Officials recommend that anyone struggling with heating problems or in need of assistance call 3-1-1, the Illinois Department of Human Services hotline at 800-843-6154 or visit www.keepwarm.illinois.gov.
