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.
To find a warming center near you, call the Illinois Department of Human Services hotline at 800-843-6154 or visit www.keepwarm.illinois.gov.
The map below also indicates locations warming centers in Cook and DuPage counties:
