With the extreme heat of summer upon us, we would like to encourage you to utilize cooling centers within the community. Temporary cooling locations:
1. THE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB, 2802 123RD STREET
Telephone: (708) 385-1994 Monday-Sunday: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2. BLUE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2433 YORK STREET (Please call ahead to make an appointment if possible)
Telephone: (708) 388-1078 Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday: Closed
3. JOHN D. RITA RECREATIONAL CENTER, 2805 W 141ST STREET
Telephone: (708) 926-2050 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
4. SALVATION ARMY, 2900 BURR OAK AVE (SENIORS ONLY)
Telephone: (708) 332-0100 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please feel free to utilize the above cooling centers if needed, and be sure to check on your friends and elderly neighbors during the extreme heat.