​Extreme Cold Notice from the Village of Skokie

The Village of Skokie reminds residents of the importance of staying warm and safe in extreme cold temperatures to which they may be exposed over the next few days. Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outdoors, can be dangerous to anyone, but particularly to the elderly, infants and young children, persons with disabilities and people on medication.

Additionally, the Village reminds residents that several local facilities and the Skokie Public Library are available as warming centers during regular hours of operation:

Village of Skokie – Warming Center Locations

Illinois Department of Human Services - (Site Designated by State of Illinois)

8001 Lincoln Ave

Skokie, Illinois 60077

(847) 745-3200

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Niles Township – (Site Designated by Cook County)

5255 Main Street

Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 673-9300

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Skokie Public Library

5215 Oakton Street

Skokie, Illinois

(847) 673-7774

Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Skokie Park District

Weber Leisure Center

9300 Weber Park Place

Skokie, Illinois 60077

(847) 674-1500 ext. 3500

Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

For more information contact the Skokie Health Department at (847) 933-8252, or visit www.skokie.org. In the event of an emergency call 9-1-1.