Palos Area Cooling Centers Open During Extreme Heat

PALOS, IL -- It's going to be a scorcher this weekend, with a dangerous combination of heat and humidity predicted for the Chicago area. Temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 90s Saturday morning through Monday evening. With the heat index, it could feel like more than 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the area.

Please check on elderly and disabled family members and neighbors. If you think a relative or neighbor might be in danger, or notice someone in trouble in the public way, call 911 and request a well being check. Watch your kids and don’t leave pets in the car.

If your power goes out, your AC is broke, or if you don't have or can't afford to run your air conditioner, here are cooling centers where you can go to beat the heat around the Palos area:

Palos Park Village Hall
8999 W. 123rd St.

Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 W. 123rd St.

Palos Park police will also be conducting senior well-being checks. Call 911 if you need help.

Palos Heights Recreation Center
6601 W. 127th St.