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NewsWBEZ ChicagoJune 29, 2026Illinois

Chicago Issues Extreme Heat Warning: Cooling Centers and Safety Resources

City officials have issued an extreme heat warning for Chicago, with heat indices expected to reach 105 degrees through Wednesday. The city has activated hundreds of cooling centers and is conducting wellness checks for vulnerable residents to prevent heat-related emergencies.

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Why It Matters

Residents face increased health risks from extreme temperatures, with the city providing access to 287 cooling facilities and emergency resources through Wednesday to mitigate potential heat-related illness or death.

Key Facts

  • An extreme heat warning is in effect for Chicago through Wednesday evening.
  • Heat index values are expected to reach up to 105 degrees.
  • The city has activated 287 cooling facilities, including libraries, park district facilities, and police stations.
  • Six community service cooling centers and 20 senior centers are available until Thursday.
  • The Garfield Community Service Center will remain open through Friday with extended hours until 8 p.m.
  • Over 31,000 robocalls were sent to senior citizens for wellness checks.
  • The Department of Buildings is enforcing the city's cooling ordinance in residential and care facilities.
  • Chicago Public Schools are moving all summer programming indoors to air-conditioned spaces.
  • ComEd has pre-staged additional crews and equipment to monitor for power outages.
  • Residents can call 311 for cooling center locations and non-emergency services.
  • Medical emergencies related to heat should be reported by calling 911.
  • Outages can be reported to ComEd by texting OUT to 26633.

Who's Mentioned

personAnnette Nance-Holt“Chicago Fire Commissioner”locationChicago“City affected by heat wave”personAngela Green“DFSS Commissioner”personMike Bardou“NWS meteorologist”personBrandon Johnson“Mayor of Chicago”personDavid Perez“ComEd spokesperson”personGino Izzi“NWS meteorologist”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued the extreme heat warning”personMarlene Hopkins“Department of Buildings Commissioner”locationO'Hare International Airport“NWS temperature measurement site”