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Dangerous Heat On The Way: Cooling Centers In Kendall County

Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the 90-degree weather forecast this week.

If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations in Kendall County where you might find relief.
If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations in Kendall County where you might find relief. (Shutterstock)

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — Extremely hot and potentially stormy weather is predicted this week, and that includes Kendall County. A heat advisory will take effect for the entire Chicago area from noon Tuesday to 8 p.m. Wednesday as heat indexes of 105 to 109 are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Two rounds of storms are also expected Monday. AccuWeather describes the afternoon thunderstorm threat as severe, while Monday night could bring "gusty" thunderstorms, Patch reported.

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If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations near Oswego where you might find relief. Kendall County officials remind residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

Beecher Community Center, 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville

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  • Phone: 630-553-5777
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Senior Service Associates, 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville

  • Phone: 630-553-5777
  • Hours: Call ahead

Caring Hands Thrift Shop, 1002 S. Bridge Street in Yorkville

  • Phone: 630-553-1847
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John Street in Yorkville

  • Phone: 630-553-9100
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Friday

Kendall County Public Safety Center, 1102 Cornell Road in Yorkville

  • Phone: 630-553-7500
  • Hours: Open 24 hours

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road

  • Phone: 630-553-4354
  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Oswego Police Department, 3355 Woolley Road in Oswego

  • Phone: 630-551-7300
  • Hours: Open 24 hours

Oswego Public Library District, 32 W. Jefferson St. in Oswego and 1111 Reading Drive in Montgomery

  • Phone: 630-554-3150
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street in Oswego

  • Phone: 630-554-5602
  • Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday

Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill

  • Phone: 630-554-3287
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday


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