CHICAGO (CBS) — Warming centers opened in Chicago on Monday as lake effect snow and freezing drizzle push into the area.
A A winter weather advisory is in effect Through 4 p.m., counties under the advisory, including Cook and DuPage counties, can expect 1 to 4 inches of snow, with higher amounts of up to 2 inches possible, especially in Lake County, Illinois. High temperatures will be in the 20s, with lows in the teens.
The city’s six community services warming centers are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chicago Parks District facilities and Chicago Public Libraries also offer space during business hours.
Even in cold weather, more than 300 public facilities are available that serve as warm indoor spaces. A map with all available locations can be found here.
Chicago residents can sign up for NotifyChicago alerts here. In the event of incidents such as severe weather, text messages and email alerts are sent.
The following warming centers are available:
Englewood Community Service Center
1140 West 79th St.
312-747-0200
Garfield Community Service Center
10 South Kedzie Ave.
312-746-5400
Martin Luther King Community Service Center
4314 South Cottage Grove
312-747-2300
Community Service Center North
845 West Wilson Ave.
312-744-2580
South Chicago Community Service Center
8650 South Commercial Ave.
312-747-0500
Trina Davila Community Service Center
4312 West North Ave.
312-744-2014
City officials recommend calling 3-1-1 to request a shelter placement, request a wellness check for seniors or report heat issues in residential buildings.
Depending on extreme conditions, the opening hours of the warming center may be extended. CBS News Chicago meteorologists will continue to monitor forecasts and provide updates.
