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Cooling centers open for free in DeKalb County

Heat indexes expected over 100 by Monday night, according to National Weather Service

By Shaw Local News Network
Kids play on the splash pad Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the DeKalb Park District’s Welsh Park. High temperatures have been over 90 degrees every day this week making splash pads and pools very popular destinations.

Kids play on the splash pad Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the DeKalb Park District’s Welsh Park. High temperatures have been over 90 degrees every day this week making splash pads and pools very popular destinations. (Mark Busch)

DeKALB – Multiple places in DeKalb, Sycamore and throughout the county are designated cooling centers for anyone needing an escape from heat indexes expected to top 100 degrees this week.

The National Weather Service has forecast temperatures through Thursday to hover in the high-80s to high-90s. Heat indexes are forecast even higher, and residents are encouraged to take precaution to stay safe and healthy in the days ahead.

Cooling centers are free to use. Here’s where you can get out of the heat, and cool off in DeKalb County.

DeKalb

  • DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb: Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Hopkins Park Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb: Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Hope Haven, 1145 Rushmoore Drive, DeKalb: Open 24/7.
  • DeKalb Oasis Tollway, Interstate 88 near mile marker 93: Open 24/7.

Sycamore

  • Sycamore Center, 308 W. State St., Sycamore: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday; 9 a.m to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Sycamore Police Department, 535 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore: Open all day, seven days per week.

Genoa

  • Genoa City Hall, 333 E. First St., Genoa: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between noon and 1 p.m. daily) Monday through Friday.
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