Several city warming centers opened Friday morning as colder temperatures gripped the area, though only one will operate through the weekend.
Anyone looking to stay warm can visit nearly 180 locations, including the city’s five warming centers, which open when the temperature drops below 32 degrees, that will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. A sixth city warming shelter, the Garfield Community Center at 10 S. Kedzie Ave., will remain open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the weekend.
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
The forecast high for Saturday is 25 degrees as the wind chill earlier dropped to zero, which will continue to happen throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to rise slowly through Wednesday, which is forecast for a high of 39 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.