Beat The Heat: Guide to Cooling Centers in Winnebago, Boone Counties, & Across Illinois
Oh, summer is in full swing and this 90 degree weather we've been having in Illinois isn't stopping anytime soon.
If you're in a situation where your air condition went out on you, your oscillating fans aren't doing the job, or you just need to really cool off, there are resources to get that sweat away!
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All over the state of Illinois, Cooling Centers started opening up for anyone needing to beat the heat as temps continue to rise.
Don't feel ashamed to stop by any of these locations in Winnebago County, Boone County, or anywhere across Illinois. We don't want you having a heatstroke!
Beat the Heat this Summer: Find a Cooling Center Near You in Illinois
Winnebago County Locations
The Carpenter’s Place
1149 Railroad Ave. Rockford, IL
Mon-Fri 8:15am - 3pm
Rockford Rescue Mission
715 W. State St. Rockford, IL
8am - 5pm / 7 days a week or open 24/7 for persons needing overnight shelter
City of Rockford Health & Human Services Dept
612 N. Church St. Rockford, IL
Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Brooke Road United Methodist Church
1404 Brooke Rd. Rockford, IL
Mon - Thurs 9am - 3pm
Loves Park City Hall (Gymnasium)
100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park, IL
Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Boone County Sites
Belvidere Public Safety Building
615 N. Main St. Belvidere, IL
7 days a week, 8am - 5pm
Area State Authorized Sites
Belvidere Oasis/Illinois Tollway
East of Belvidere Toll Plaza on I-90
24 hrs/7 days a week
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If you're looking for more Cooling Centers across Illinois, Illinoi.Gov dropped a huge list of 26 other locations in further cities and counties. Take a look at and get to one as soon as you can to get some summer relief! Find the full Cooling Centers list here.
If you're looking for other ways to cool off, there are tons of local beaches, waterparks, and ice cream shops to visit, too. Find everything you're looking for this summer right here!
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