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

BATAVIA, IL — Unbearable heat is about to return to the Batavia 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 and near Batavia where you might find relief. Kane County officials remind residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

Batavia Police Department, 100 N. Island Drive in Batavia

• Phone: 630-454-2500
• Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. daily

Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St. in Geneva

• Phone: 630-232-7494
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Geneva Public Works Department, 1800 South St. in Geneva

• Phone: 630-232-1501
• Hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 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.

Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St.

• Phone: 630-232-0780
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

St. Charles Police Department, 1515 W. Main St.

• Phone: 630-377-4435
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.