Where to Find a Cooling Center in Lemont

As Illinois (and much of the United States) is gripped by a heat wave this week, remember that Lemont is hosting three designated cooling centers for anyone in need. All are open through Sept. 1:

• CORE Fitness and Aquatic Facility, 16050 W. 127th St.: Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and, if necessary in emergencies, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 630-257-6787.

• Centennial Community Center, 16028 W. 127th St.: Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and, if necessary in emergencies, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. Call 630-257-6787

• Lemont Township Office, 1115 Warner Ave.: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Fridayi. Call 630-257-2522.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous heat advisory for the local area in effect until 7 p.m. Friday, July 19.

Take extra precautions if you work outside and save the daily run for the early morning or evening when temperatures are cooler.

Watch your children and pets, and check on disabled or elderly family members or neighbors. Lemont's cooling centers are open if residents need a place to get out of the heat.

Please check on small children, disabled or elderly family members and neighbors.

Lorraine Swanson contributed to this article.