Where to find a warming center in the suburbs

As an arctic cold snap plunges into the Midwest, government buildings, libraries and other community facilities throughout the suburbs are doubling as a refuge for people seeking shelter from the extreme cold.

Some warming centers remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while others have limited their hours of operation or implemented safety restrictions. Residents are encouraged to call each facility to confirm availability, as details are subject to change.

Recently hit by winter storms that dumped several inches of snow, the suburbs will see temperatures drop this weekend, with subzero lows and frigid wind chills anticipated through next week, forecasts show.

Here's where to find warming centers in your county:

• Cook County: cookcountyemergencymanagement.org.

• DuPage County: dupagecris.org/index.php/disaster.

• Kane County: kanehealth.com/Documents/Natural-Disasters/CoolingWarmingLocations2018.pdf.

• Lake County: lakecountyil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a19b046271df4f549fe074a129308ca7

• Will County: willcountyema.org/warmingcooling.

In McHenry County, the McHenry Municipal Center, 333 S. Green St., will be used as a warming center.

Many city websites, such as Elgin's, also have resources for warming centers and overnight shelters. Visit www.cityofelgin.org/2334/Cold-Weather-Reminders-and-Resources

"With extreme cold temperatures coming to Elgin for several days, we want to remind the community of the many cold weather considerations and resources available on our website," said communications manager Molly Gillespie. "Please check on the elderly, and don't leave pets outside for long durations. There are warming shelters and overnight shelters available to those in need."

• Daily Herald staff writers Rick West and Doug T. Graham contributed to this report.