Chicago cooling centers open amid Excessive Heat Warning [Video]

CHICAGO – Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for record-breaking heat.

The Chicago area will see temperatures in the upper 90s today with heat indices approaching 115 degrees Tuesday.

Cook County was issued an Excessive Heat Warning from noon Monday through 10 p.m. Tuesday.

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) activated cooling centers at the city’s six community service centers.

The following locations are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Garfield Community Service Center at 10 South Kedzie is open 24-7 to connect families and residents to emergency shelter.

Residents can also cool off at Chicago Public Library locations during their normal hours, as well as city pools and splash pads.

For those outside of the city, the Cook County Government website offers a complete list of cooling centers in the surrounding area.

During extreme heat, residents are reminded to:

For more information about Chicago cooling areas, call 311.