Dupage Policy Journal

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

Residents in need of cooling centers can find a list of locations in DuPage County at the provided link. Authorities urge residents to check on neighbors and individuals who may need assistance during extreme heat conditions. Additionally, they emphasize not leaving children or pets alone in vehicles under any circumstances.

For more information on cooling centers, 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