Chicago warming centers open amid cold snap
Several city warming centers have opened Friday morning as colder temperatures begin to grip the area.
Anyone looking to stay warm can visit nearly 180 locations, including the city's six warming centers, which open when it drops below 32 degrees, that will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Garfield Community Service Center
10 S. Kedzie Ave.
312-746-5400
Englewood Community Service Center
1140 W. 79th St
312-747-0200
Martin Luther King Community Service Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove
312-747-2300
North Area Community Service Center
845 W. Wilson Ave.
312-744-2580
South Chicago Community Service Center
8650 S. Commercial Ave.
312-747-0500
Trina Davila Community Service Center
4312 W. North Ave.
312-744-2014
Many of the same locations will be open throughout the weekend.
Lingering intermittent flurries are expected to taper off Friday afternoon as blustery winds will continue through the day, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast high for Friday is 25 degrees as the wind chill earlier dropped to single digits, according to the National Weather Service.
Single digit wind chills continue over the weekend and temperatures will remain chilly into early next week, the service said.
Residents can call 311 to find a nearby warming center. A full list of citywide warming centers can be found on the city’s official website.