Warming Centers in Chicago Area

To find a warming center near you, call 3-1-1, the Illinois Department of Human Services hotline at 800-843-6154

When Mother Nature takes the temperature to dangerous levels, it's important to find a safe place to stay warm.

Public spaces like museums and libraries can offer a respite from the cold, as well as something to do, but designated warming centers also provide shelter. The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services operates six warming centers during work weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when temperatures dip below 32 degrees:

Englewood Center
1140 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620

Garfield Center
10 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612

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

Trina Davila
4357 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639

The map below also indicates all warming center locations in Cook and DuPage counties:

To find a warming center near you, call 3-1-1, the Illinois Department of Human Services hotline at 800-843-6154 or visit www.keepwarm.illinois.gov.

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