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Warming centers open across the community when daytime temperatures are frigid.

- Heritage Place / Renaissance Village, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm. Warm coffee and restrooms available.

- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm. Restrooms available.

- North Corps, 2401 Manderson Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm; Lunch served 11:30 am-1 pm. Warm coffee and restrooms available.

All warming centers open in below-freezing temperatures and officially issued weather advisories and warmings, or when wind chills are below freezing. Open to the public with the only exception being personal ban/barres from a facility. Service and emotional support animals are welcome.

All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.

All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.

All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.

As of Jun 20, 2025, the following locations serve as cooling centers to visit during active hours:

- Beecher Community Center - 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm; (630) 553-5777

- Caring Hands Thrift Shop- 1002 S. Bridge St. in Yorkville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 630-553-1847

- Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3875 Eldamain Road in Plano: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-4100

- Grace Community Church, Illinois Route 126 and Mill Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-553-0700

- Heritage Woods, 242 Greenbriar Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-882-6502

- Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John St. in Yorkville: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 630-553-9100

- Kendall County Public Safety Center, 1102 Cornell Road in Yorkville: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-7500

- Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Ave. in Montgomery: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-0554

- Oswego Police Department, 3355 Woolley Road in Oswego: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-551-7300

- Oswego Public Library District, 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-554-3150

- Oswego Senior Center, 3525 U.S. Route 34 in Oswego: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 630-554-5602

- Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill Road in Oswego: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-554-3287

- Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive in Plainfield: As Needed, call 815-436-2341 to confirm

- Plano Police Department, 111 E. Main St. in Plano: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-552-3122

- Plano Community Library, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-2009

- Plano Wal-Mart, 6800 Route 34 in Plano: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, 630-552-1580

- Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-553-4354

During extremely cold weather situations, locations are opened to the public which allow them to come in out of the cold and warm up. To find all current warming center locations, visit the website at: https://publichealth.wincoil.gov/extreme-cold/

Offers an overnight shelter for men only with showers, hot breakfast, transportation support and connection to case management, health care, and other services. Provides 100 bed counts but ability to expand to 176 if needed. Individuals must be screened at Cunningham Township - 205 West Green Street Urbana, IL before 4 pm Monday-Friday (excluding holidays); or between 6 pm-8 pm at STRIDES - 70 East Washington Champaign, IL on any day.

Emergency winter shelter will be located at Armory at Park and 2nd St., Champaign, IL.

A warming center is available to youth age 25 years or younger. Offers access to hot meals, case management, boutique, warming items, pantry, shower, and laundry. No animals are allowed.

In addition to providing food, clothing, and other personal care necessities to anyone who requests them, staff additionally provides outreach assistance, including:

- Serving as a homeless warming center on especially cold winter days and a cooling center on very hot/humid days.

- Providing the homeless with bags of ice to help them cool off, personally, as well as to help keep fresh any food items they may have.

- SSVP Omaha staff visit homeless neighbors in their camps, providing essentials like food, water, blankets, and fuel. They also help connect them to critical services, such as medical care and housing.

Cooling centers are available throughout the county for individuals seeking refuge from the weather conditions. The following facilities are designated as cooling centers:

- Adel - Adel Public Library, 303 South 10 Street, 515-993-3512.

- Clive - Clive Public Library, 1900 NW 114th Street, 515-453-2221.

- Dallas Center - Roy R Estele Memorial Library, 1308 Walnut Street, 515-992-3185.

- De Soto - De Soto Library, 405 Walnut Street, 515-834-2690.

- De Soto - AHeinz57 Pet Rescue, 4002 Ash Street, 515-834-1157.

- Dexter - Dexter Public Library, 724 Marshall Street, 515-789-4490.

- Granger - Granger Public Library, 2200 Walnut Street, 515-999-2088.

- Grimes - Grimes Public Library, 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, 515-986-3551.

- Minburn - Minburn Public Library, 618 5th Street, 515-726-3900.

- Perry - Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Avenue, 515-465-3569.

- Redfield - Redfield Public Library, 1112 Thomas Street, 515-833-2200.

- Urbandale - Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th Street, 515-278-3945.

- Van Meter - Van Meter Public Library, 505 Grant Street, 515-996-2435.

- Waukee - Waukee Public Library, 950 Warrior Lane, 515-978-7944.

- West Des Moines - West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, 515-222-3400.

- Woodward - Woodward Public Library, 118 South Main Street, 515-438-2636.

Serves as a warming center for those in need of protection from the cold.

Offers shelter from the extreme heat at the Public Health Department.

Offers a warming and cooling center for the public during extreme weather events. Children's books are available in the main lobby.

Offers a daytime place for anyone to remain warm during the months of January through March.

Offers hot meals, showers, warm weather gear, and casework support.

Offers a warming and cooling center during regular business hours.

Warming centers open across the community when daytime temperatures are frigid.

- Heritage Place / Renaissance Village, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm. Warm coffee and restrooms available.

- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm. Restrooms available.

- North Corps, 2401 Manderson Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm; Lunch served 11:30 am-1 pm. Warm coffee and restrooms available.

All warming centers open in below-freezing temperatures and officially issued weather advisories and warmings, or when wind chills are below freezing. Open to the public with the only exception being personal ban/barres from a facility. Service and emotional support animals are welcome.

Day time drop-in center for adults who are homeless. All services at the facility are accessed through case management. Residential services may be available but must be accessed through case management.

Services include showers and bathrooms, storage for personal belongings, laundry facility, kitchen, employment and training, classrooms, art room, office space, and donation room.

Also serves as a warming center during regular hours in the winter months.

Offers emergency warming shelter's throughout McHenry county.

- McHenry Municipal Center: - 333 South Green Street.

- Woodstock Police Department, 656 Lake Avenue.

- Spring Grove Village Hall, 7401 Meyer Road.

- Port Barrington Village Hall, 69 South Circle Avenue.

- Lakemoor Village Hall, 28581 Route 120 Street.

- Huntley Municipal Complex, 10987 Main Street.

- Marengo Fire Rescue, 120 East Prairie Street.

- Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS): 815-759-7133

Offers an older Adult and Senior Activity Center that provides seniors a place to gather and socialize. Staff will help refer those in need to other agencies for help as needed. The Center also acts as a warming/cooling center for the general population of DeWitt County during times of emergency or disaster.

The Friendship Center is also a Peace Meal congregate and home-delivery site. Peace Meals are available weekly, Monday through Friday.