Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat [Video]

CHICAGO – Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for a week-long heatwave.

The Chicago area will see temperatures in the 90s for the remainder of the week with heat indices approaching 105 degrees Monday.

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.