Cooling Centers

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Cook County Cooling Centers

 

Cook County Courthouse Emergency Cooling Centers Activated Due to Extreme Heat (Saturday, June 21 - Tuesday, June 24, 2025)

Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices as high as 100 are forecast for the region Saturday through Tuesday. 

Cook County is opening cooling centers at the Skokie, Maywood and Markham Courthouses continuously from Saturday, June 21 at noon through Tuesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. Residents who do not have 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

See below for a full list of municipal cooling centers. 

 

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.