Addison, IL – As frigid winter temperatures settle into DuPage County, the Village of Addison has opened multiple warming centers Friday to provide residents with safe, heated spaces during the cold snap.
According to the Village of Addison, several public buildings across the community are available as warming shelters, with varying hours through Friday and Saturday. Officials say the locations are intended to help residents without reliable heat, those experiencing homelessness, or anyone needing temporary relief from the cold.
The Addison Public Library, located at 4 Friendship Plaza, is open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Community Recreation Center at 120 E. Oak Street is available Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For extended hours, Centennial / Club Fitness at 1776 W. Centennial Place is open Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Addison Township building, 401 N. Addison Road, is open Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition, the Addison Police Department lobby, located at 3 Friendship Plaza, remains open 24 hours a day and is available as a warming center for anyone in immediate need.
Officials encourage residents to share this information with neighbors and to check on elderly individuals, those living alone, and anyone without adequate heating. Anyone seeking additional warming centers across DuPage County or the greater Chicago metro area can visit 211DuPage.gov, call 211, or text their ZIP code to TXT211 or 898211 for assistance.
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