Dupage Policy Journal

The US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois has issued a Heat Advisory for the Chicagoland area today, followed by an Excessive Heat Watch on Tuesday. Heat index values are expected to reach 105-109 degrees on Monday and 110-115 degrees on Tuesday.

Residents are advised to seek cooling centers if needed. A list of locations in DuPage County can be found at the provided link.

Authorities urge residents to check on neighbors and individuals who may need assistance during extreme heat. Additionally, it is crucial not to leave children or pets alone in vehicles for any amount of time.

For more information, visit: https://211dupage.gov/index.php/component/cpx/index.php?option=com_cpx&task=search.query&advanced=true&search_history_id=-1&all=&any=&none=&zipcode=&range=0&city=&county=&geo_zipcode=&geo_city=&geo_county=&volunteer_query=&wishlist_query=&code=Cooling-Centers,TH-2600.1900&category=Disaster&submit=Search