Beat the heat! Where to stay cool in Kane County
Kane County is expected to experience dangerously high heat indices ranging from 105 to 115 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.
\Heat-related illnesses can occur when the body can’t cool itself properly, leading to conditions such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. These illnesses can be life-threatening, especially for older adults, children, and people with chronic health conditions. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and even loss of consciousness. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and seek air-conditioned spaces during peak heat. If you do not have access to air conditioning, visit a local cooling center in your area.
For a map of cooling centers, go to www.kanehealth.com/Pages/Warming-Cooling-Centers.aspx.
Aurora
Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St.
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 630-264-4117
Aurora Public Library East Branch, 555 S. Eola Road
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 630-264-4117
Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 630-264-4117
Aurora Senior Services Associates, 2111 Plum St.
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-897-4035
The city’s Temporary Overnight Warming Center (activated based on temperature thresholds)
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St.
Phone: 630-896-1033
Batavia
Batavia Police Department, 100 N. Island Ave.
Every day: noon to 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-454-2500
Campton Hills
Campton Hills Municipal Building, 40W270 LaFox Road
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-584-5700
Heating, cooling, restrooms, TV, snacks, beverages, internet. If a significant weather event or natural disaster occurs, availability would be 24/7.
Carpentersville
Carpentersville residents may contact the Battalion Chief on-duty at 847-344-7301 for warming and cooling center access.
Dundee Township Park District — Rakow Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville
Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 847-428-7131
Carpentersville Public Works, 1075 Tamarac Drive, Carpentersville
Phone: 847-426-3439
East Dundee
Fox River Valley Public Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
Phone: 847-428-3661
East Dundee Police Department, 115 E. Third St., inside vestibule
24 hours/7 days a week
Phone: 847-428-4034
Elgin
Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove Ave.
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
Phone: 847-742-2411
Gail Borden Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
Phone: 847-531-7271
Elgin Senior Services Associates, 101 S. Grove
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 847-741-0404
Geneva
Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St.
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 630-232-7494
Geneva Public Works Facility, 1800 South St.
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 630-232-1501
Geneva Fire Department, 200 East Side Drive
24 hours/7 days a week (No sleeping facilities)
Phone: 630-232-2530
Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza
24 hours/7 days a week (No sleeping facilities)
Phone: 630-232-4736
Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St.
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
Phone: 630-232-0780
Maple Park
Maple Park Fire Department, 305 S. County Line Road
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 815-827-3500
Maple Park Village Hall, 302 Willow St.
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 815-827-3309
North Aurora
North Aurora Fire Department, 2 N. Monroe St.
Every day: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-897-9698
North Aurora Police Department, 200 S. Lincolnway St.
Every day: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 630-897-8705
Pingree Grove
Pingree Grove Police Department, One Police Plaza
Every day: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: 847-464-4600
South Elgin
South Elgin Village Hall, 10 N. Water St.
Every day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 847-742-5780
Gail Borden Library South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd.
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.
Phone: 847-931-2090
St. Charles
St. Charles Park District — Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave.
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
Phone: 630-513-6200
St. Charles Police Department, 1515 W. Main St.
Every day: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Phone: 630-377-4435
St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave.
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
Phone: 630-584-0076
West Dundee
West Dundee Public Safety Center, 100 Carrington Drive
Every day: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 847-551-3805