Where To Find Cooling Centers In Aurora: Extreme Heat Watch Issued

AURORA, IL — Unbearable heat is about to return to the Aurora area this week, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service issued an extreme heat watch for more than a dozen counties in northern Illinois, including Kane, that will be in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. The peak heat index value during that timeframe will be 115 degrees, Patch reported.

Monday will be the most pleasant day of the week with a high of 84 degrees, and humidity will start to build on Tuesday, which will have a high of 87. The high for Wednesday and Thursday will be 98.

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If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations in Aurora where you might find relief. Kane County officials remind residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

Aurora Public Library District at 101 S. River St., 555 S. Eola Road and 233 S. Constitution Drive

• Phone: 630-264-4117
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Senior Services Associates, 2111 Plum St.

• Phone: 630-897-4035
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

North Aurora Fire Department, 2 N. Monroe St.

• Phone: 630-897-9698
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

North Aurora Police Department, 200 S. Lincolnway St.

• Phone: 630-897-8705
• Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily