Excessive Heat Warning: Where To Find Cooling Centers Near Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, 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.

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: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

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