Dangerous Heat On The Way: Cooling Centers Near Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, IL — Extremely hot and potentially stormy weather is predicted in the Chicago area, and that includes Plainfield. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. for northern Illinois, with a possible heat index of 105 degrees, Tuesday.

If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations near Plainfield where you might find relief. Will County reminds residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

Bolingbrook Fire Station #4, 1111 W. Boughton Road

• Phone: 630-226-8504
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook Fire Station #5, 1900 Rodeo Drive

• Phone: 630-226-8505
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Road

• Phone: 630-296-8350
• Hours: Family restrooms are available 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Catholic Charities, 611 E. Cass St.

• Phone: 815-774-4663
• Hours: Determined by weather

Daybreak Center, 611 E. Cass St.

• Phone: 815-774-4663
• Hours: By request only

MorningStar Mission - Drop-In Center, 364 E. Washington St. (entrance on Melchoir Place)

• Phone: 815-772-5780
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If the temperature gets over 90 degrees, the center will open on Saturday and Sunday.

Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St.

• Phone: 815-724-4000
• Hours: By request only

Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive

• Phone: 815-436-2341
• Hours: By request only

Romeoville Fire Station #3, 698 N. Birch Lane

• Phone: 815-886-7227
• Hours: Pick up ringdown phone if no one is there. Call the police department if after 9:30 p.m. at 815-886-2141 or 815-886-7219.

Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road

• Phone: 815-886-6222
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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