Community Winter Advisory and Warming Centers
As a strong cold front moves into the Chicago area and surrounding communities in the 7th Congressional District, we want to share important information to help keep you and your neighbors safe during the coming days.
Winter Weather Timeline for the 7th District
A strong Arctic front will bring extreme cold and dangerous wind chills from Thursday, January 22, through Sunday, January 25, 2026. The cold will be most severe on Friday, January 23, with sustained sub-zero conditions and wind chills far below zero.
Listen to Local Alerts
Please monitor local weather reports and emergency notifications from your city or township. Conditions can change rapidly during extreme cold.
Heat Safety Tips
Stay indoors as much as possible.
Dress in layers if you must be outside.
Check on seniors, people with health conditions, and neighbors who may need help.
Keep phones charged and emergency contacts handy.
If your home heating is unreliable, seek a warming center or shelter.
Warming Centers and Safe Places
The following locations in and near the 7th District are designated as places where residents can go to stay warm. Hours may vary and can change with conditions, so we encourage you to call ahead if possible:
Chicago
Call 311 or visit the official Chicago website for the most up-to-date list of open warming centers.
Oak Park
Oak Park Public Library branches serve as warming locations during extreme cold:
Main Library — 834 Lake Street
Dole Branch — 255 Augusta Street
Maze Branch — 845 Gunderson Avenue
Bellwood
Bellwood Public Library
600 Bohland Avenue, Bellwood, IL
Phone: (708) 547-7393
Proviso Township (Hillside)
Proviso Township Office
4565 West Harrison Street, Hillside, IL
Broadview
Village of Broadview Municipal Building
2350 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL
Maywood
Maywood Courthouse warming center (as part of Cook County courthouse locations)
These spaces are provided as community resources during cold weather events and are intended to help protect residents from dangerous temperatures.
Who Should Seek a Warming Center
Residents who:
Are without reliable heat or shelter
Are older adults or people with medical conditions
Are experiencing homelessness
Are concerned about exposure to extreme cold
Need Immediate Help?
If you are unsure where to go, call 311 (in Chicago) for updated information on warming centers and resources available near you.
