Dangerous Heat On The Way: Cooling Centers Near Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, IL — Extremely hot and potentially stormy weather is predicted this week, including in Plainfield.

Severe weather is possible Wednesday, as thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. But before the rain may come, the day started with heat index values of 100 degrees to 105 degrees, Patch reported.

There is also a chance of storms on Thursday, which will be a bit cooler, with a high of 83 degrees.

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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.

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.

White Oak Library District - Romeoville Branch, 201 W. Normantown Road

• Phone: 815-552-4200
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Masks are required.

Shorewood Police Department, 903 W. Jefferson St.

• Phone: 815-552-4200
• Hours: Open 24/7. Masks are required.

Shorewood Village Hall, 903 W. Jefferson St.

• Phone: 815-725-1460
• Hours: By request only.