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Excessive Heat Warning: Where To Find Cooling Centers Near Batavia
Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the 90-degree weather forecast Wednesday and Thursday.
BATAVIA, IL — Heat index values of 115 degrees are expected on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, prompting an excessive heat warning for the Chicago area.
The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Chicago area will be under an excessive heat watch through the evening, when there may be some late afternoon lake cooling, Patch reported.
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If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations near Plainfield where you might find relief. Will County officials remind residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.
Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Drive in Batavia
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- Phone: 630-879-1424
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check in at the police department's front desk in the lobby.
Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St. in Geneva
- Phone: 630-232-7494
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Geneva Public Works Department, 1800 South St. in Geneva
- Phone: 630-232-1501
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Geneva Fire Department, 200 East Side Drive in Geneva
- Phone: 630-232-2530
- Hours: Open 24/7. No sleeping facilities on site.
Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza in Geneva
- Phone: 630-232-4736
- Hours: Open 24/7. No sleeping facilities on site.
St. Charles City Hall, 2 E. Main St. in St. Charles
- Phone: 630-377-4400
- Hours: Open 24 hours
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