After Blizzard, Warming Centers Open In DuPage County

DUPAGE COUNTY, IL --- Monday's blizzard caused dangerous conditions on roadways and left hundreds without power, and some people in DuPage County faced the even greater challenge of being left without shelter. As a result of the inclement weather, several temporary warming stations opened their doors throughout the area to give shelter to those in need. Here's a list of temporary warming shelters throughout DuPage.

Be sure to call ahead if possible to double-check on shelter hours and availability.

Downers Grove

Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. (630) 960-1200

Downers Grove Police Department, 825 Burlington Ave.

Glen Ellyn

College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. (630) 942-2800

Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St. (630) 469-0879

Village of Glen Ellyn, 535 Duane St. (630) 469-5000

Naperville

Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 South Naper Blvd. (630) 961-4100

Naperville City Hall, 400 S. Eagle St. (630) 420-6111

Naperville Township, 31W331 North Aurora Rd. (630) 978-0380

Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson (630) 961-4100

Oak Brook

Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Rd. (630) 368-7700

Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, 17W261 Butterfield Rd.

Oak Brook Police Department, 1200 Oak Brook Rd.

Wheaton

Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St. (630) 668-1374

Visit the DuPage County Community Resource Information System for more information and additional warming center locations.

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