Chicago prepares for lake-effect snow with the opening of numerous warming centers across the city.
A major winter storm system is set to move across central and southern Illinois and Indiana, but Chicago will miss out. However, lake-effect snow is expected to trickle in Sunday night through Monday, January 6, with temperatures dipping into the teens and single digits overnight this week.
The city has opened several warming centers for public use, including select Chicago Public Library locations, Chicago Park District facilities, Chicago Police Department stations, and City Colleges of Chicago campuses during business or designated hours. The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services has activated warming areas at its six service centers, open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For after-hours warming shelters or emergency overnight shelter, residents are urged to call 311. Community service center locations: Several other warming centers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, January 6, through Friday, January 10. Here are their locations: To find a warming center nearest you, call 311 or go online to 311.chicago.gov. You can also view a map of the centers, below
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