Rockford Cooling Centers Open

Cooling centers open as temps rise in Rockford.

As heat index temperatures surpass 90's cooling centers have opened throughout the Rock River Valley, including Rockford Rescue Mission - open until 7 p.m. Sunday.

WREX-TV reports the follow locations have opened to the public for those that have no access to air conditioning.

Carpenter's Place at 1149 Railroad Ave. in Rockford

8:30 a.m to 3 p.m. / Monday thru Friday

815-964-4105

 

The Village of Machesney Park Center at 300 Roosevelt Road

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Monday thru Friday

815-877-5432

 

Boone County Salvation Army at 422 S. Main St. in Belvidere

9 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. / Monday thru Friday

815-544-3892

 

Pilgrim Baptist Church at 1703 S. Central Ave. in Rockford

9 to 5 p.m. / Monday thru Friday

815-968-4449

 

Pecatonica Village Hall at 405 Main St. in Pecatonica

8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. / Monday thru Friday

815-239-2310

 

Rockford Rescue Mission
Men's & Women's Crisis Centers
715 W. State St., Rockford
Men's Center: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., everyday
Women's Center: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., everyday
815-965-5332

Winnebago County Health Department has shared tips for extremely warm temperatures, read them here.

[H/T WREX]

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