When dangerously cold temperatures strike, residents are urged to limit time outdoors for themselves and their pets, as well as to check in on friends and neighbors who may need assistance.
Anyone in need of a place to warm up as temperatures dip can find a range of options in Oak Park. Local sites include the following:
24-Hour Warming Center
- Rush Oak Park Hospital, 520 S. Maple Ave., open 24 hours through March when temperatures dip below 32 degrees
Daytime warming centers
- Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays
- Oak Park Public Library – Dole Branch, 255 Augusta St., open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays
- Oak Park Public Library – Maze Branch, 845 Gunderson Ave., open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays
If transportation to a warming center is needed, call the Oak Park Police Department’s non-emergency number 708.386.3800.