Cooling Centers

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Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Heave Wave (Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025)

Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices over 100 are forecast for the region from Wednesday through Friday this week. 

Cooling centers will be open 24 hours at the County’s Skokie, Maywood and Markham courthouses from Wednesday, July 23, at 8 a.m. through Friday, July 25, at 5 p.m. Residents without adequate access to air conditioning are advised to seek respite at a cooling center. 

Skokie: 5600 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL 60077

Maywood: 1500 Maybrook Dr, Maywood, IL 60153

Markham: 16501 Kedzie Ave, Markham, IL 60428

 

Cooling centers are available across Cook County during periods of excessive heat. See the list below for other cooling centers in suburban Cook County. 

When temperatures in Cook County are expected to rise to unsafe levels, the County's Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security provides an updated list of cooling centers for residents who do not have access to air conditioning. 

During hot weather, residents are reminded to:

  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible.
  • If working outside, take frequent breaks, preferably in an air-conditioned space.
  • Check on elderly neighbors and those with functional needs.
  • Take pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water.
  • Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

Residents who need to seek shelter at a cooling center should contact the center first to verify availability and hours of operation.

Cooling centers within the City of Chicago can be found on the city's website.