City warming centers open amid cold snap

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City warming centers open amid cold snap

The city’s warming centers were scheduled to open Friday morning as cold temperatures move into the area.

Anyone looking to stay warm can visit nearly 180 locations, including the city’s six warming centers which will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Garfield Community Service Center
10 S. Kedzie Ave.
312-746-5400

Englewood Community Service Center
1140 W. 79th St
312-747-0200

Martin Luther King Community Service Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove
312-747-2300

North Area Community Service Center
845 W. Wilson Ave.
312-744-2580

South Chicago Community Service Center
8650 S. Commercial Ave.
312-747-0500

Trina Davila Community Service Center
4312 W. North Ave.
312-744-2014

Many of the same locations will be open throughout the weekend.

The forecast high for Friday is 25 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The wind chill Friday morning dropped to single digits.

Warming centers open once temperatures drop below 32 degrees.

Residents can call 311 to find a nearby warming center. A full list of citywide warming centers can be found on the city’s official website.



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