The city of Chicago provides six cooling centers in addition to normally open air-conditioned facilities. Chicagoans are asked look out for their neighbors, particularly those in poor health. Any resident can request a well-being check for a neighbor at any hour by calling 311. Also call 311 to ask about cooling centers.

Cooling centers are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. They are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Hours and days may be extended.

Garfield Community Service Center 10 S. Kedzie Ave. 312-746-5400


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North Area Community Service Center 4740 N. Sheridan Rd. 312-744-2580

Trina Davila Community Service Center 4357 W. Armitage Ave. 312-744-2014

King Community Service Center 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 312-747-2300

Englewood Community Service Center 845 W. 69th St. 312-747-0200

South Chicago Community Service Center 8650 S. Commercial Ave. 312-747-0331