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

Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.

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

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Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St.

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

Geneva Public Works Facility, 1800 South St.

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

Geneva Fire Department, 200 East Side Drive

  • Phone: 630-232-2530
  • Hours: 24/7, but no sleeping facilities

Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza

  • Phone: 630-232-4736
  • Hours: 24/7, but no sleeping facilities

Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St.

  • Phone: Phone: 630-232-0780
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

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