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221 South Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021
Provides heated facilities during cold weather and air conditioned facilities during hot weather.
2209 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Center available for warming and cooling during extreme heat or extreme cold.
1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802
Offers an overnight shelter for families with children ages 17 and under starting November 3rd, 2025, through April 3rd, 2026. First-come first-served basis. Sleeping space is shared with other families from 8 pm-7:30 am, assigned beds with limited privacy. Individuals must go to the screening location, 307 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL each night between 7 pm-7:30 pm to determine eligibility and approval.
3601 North 156th Street, Omaha, NE 68116
Serves as a warming center open to the public during extreme cold temperature days.
Water, assorted food items, cat/dog food, hats, gloves, and sleeping bags are available as needed. Animals are welcome. Outlets and restrooms are available.
1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
Day time drop-in center for adults who are homeless. All services at the facility are accessed through case management. Residential services may be available but must be accessed through case management.
Services include showers and bathrooms, storage for personal belongings, laundry facility, kitchen, employment and training, classrooms, art room, office space, and donation room.
Also serves as a warming center during regular hours in the winter months.
715 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61102
Offers a warming and cooling center during regular business hours.
201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign, IL 61820
Offers a warming and cooling center for the public during extreme weather events. Children's books are available in the main lobby.
407 South View, Oreana, IL 62554
Serves as a temporary warming center during extreme cold weather events, during regular business hours.
1550 Douglas Street, Charleston, IL 61920
All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
319 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832
Provides the following library services to the City of Danville residents:
- Books (including eBooks), audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, and video games
- Programs and activities for patrons of all ages
- Large print collection
- Computers with internet and wood processing, fax machines, copiers, and other equipment
- Free WiFi
- Wireless printing
- Kindle Fire mobile device (comes with carrying case, wall charger, and quick-start guide)
- Interlibrary loan
- Home delivery
- Curbside pickup
- Meeting rooms
- Study rooms
- Equipment for the visually impaired
- Memory Lab (for digitizing old media formats for archival purposes).
The Danville Library Foundation also hosts 3 used book sales per year. Sales run for 2 days. Contact for more information.
227 South 7th Street, Geneva, IL 60134
Library serves as a warming or cooling center during business hours in extreme weather events.
1111 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832
Serves the community through programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
207 South Coffin Street, Suite D, Newman, IL 61942
Offers temporary refuge from extreme hot and cold weather during business hours.
1110 North Allen Street, Robinson, IL 62454
All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
900 North 2nd Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
Serves as a warming center in cases of extreme cold weather.
405 Main Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063
Village Hall serves as a warming and cooling center during extreme weather, during business hours.
1115 Crystal Lake Road, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Warming center space is available for anyone without power or heat.
This is a day program only - sleeping accommodations are not available.
4825 South 25th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68107
Provides daily services for homeless, low-income, and recently incarcerated individuals, including meals, showers, and a safe environment. The center assists with obtaining state identification, birth certificates, and social security applications.
Employment information and guidance are available, along with bus tickets (subject to daily availability), clothing, and opportunities for community service. Cold breakfast, lunch, and water are provided daily.
During periods of extreme weather, the center serves as a warming or cooling center, offering a heated or air-conditioned environment to protect individuals from extreme cold or heat. Water and other liquids are available to prevent dehydration.
The center is not a shelter or food bank.
100 North Franklin Street, Danville, IL 61834
Serves as a warming center for those in need of protection from the cold.
410 East Main Street, Clinton, IL 61727
Offers an older Adult and Senior Activity Center that provides seniors a place to gather and socialize. Staff will help refer those in need to other agencies for help as needed. The Center also acts as a warming/cooling center for the general population of DeWitt County during times of emergency or disaster.
The Friendship Center is also a Peace Meal congregate and home-delivery site. Peace Meals are available weekly, Monday through Friday.
100 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62704
All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
268 South Elwood, Forsyth, IL 62535
Can be used as a warming and cooling center in extreme weather during business hours.
2602 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68102
A warming center is available to youth age 25 years or younger. Offers access to hot meals, case management, boutique, warming items, pantry, shower, and laundry. No animals are allowed.
115 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
A short term emergency location where people can get out of dangerous temperatures to prevent injury or loss of life. Typically, a stopping point until the people can move on, or to, a more appropriate facility. No food or sleeping accommodations are provided. Drop in here is only available during business hours.
Cooling/ Warming Centers within McLean County OR Surrounding Areas:
- Arrowsmith: call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030, and they will contact the fire chief to help.
- Bloomington/Normal: Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive Street. 309-828-6091, Mon-Thu: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri, Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
- Walmart- 2225 W. Market Street, Bloomington. 309-828-5646, 7:00 am – 11:00 pm.
- TA Truck Stop- 505 Truckers Lane, Bloomington. (309-827-4676), open 24 hours (but not a place to sleep).
- Connect Transit Bus- parking lot of the McLean County Health Department, 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington. Availability determined on a case by case basis.
4330 11th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Cooling facility/warming center during the summer/winter for any resident needing a means of staying cool/warm.