Chicago, IL – Residents in Homewood are being urged to seek heated shelter tonight as the Village opens an emergency warming location following a downed ComEd utility pole on Western Avenue. The temporary site comes as wind chills dip to a frigid 6 degrees, affecting both commuters and those attending the Holiday Lights in Homewood event.
According to the Village of Homewood, the warming shelter will operate at 2020 Chestnut Rd. inside the Board Room from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Village officials said the location is available to anyone impacted by the power issue or in need of a place to warm up during tonight’s outdoor festivities.
The shelter announcement arrives as temperatures continue to fall across Cook County, with cold conditions expected to linger into the evening. Local authorities said ComEd crews are responding to the downed pole, though residents in nearby areas may experience outages or intermittent service during repairs.
For those attending the Holiday Lights celebration, officials recommend dressing in layers and using the warming site as needed. Additional updates on the power situation are expected later tonight as crews assess damage along Western Avenue.
Residents can follow the Village of Homewood’s official channels for weather advisories, power restoration information, and community updates throughout the evening.
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