Don’t be that guy who says “It’s going to be a hot one…stay cool” and can’t recommend where friends and neighbors who actually need help keeping cool during this weeks oppressive heat should go. Instead send them this list of area cooling centers where they can head to get some shade and relief. After all…”It’s going to be a hot one…”
WINNEBAGO COUNTY:
The Carpenter’s Place (1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford)
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
815-964-4105
Rockford Rescue Mission Sites
Men’s Crisis Center (715 W. State St., Rockford)
Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
815-316-4148
Women’s Crisis Center (715 W. State St., Rockford)
Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-965-5332
Village of Machesney Park (300 Roosevelt Rd., Machesney Park)
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-877-5432
Pecatonica Village Hall (405 Main St., Pecatonica)
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-239-2310
BOONE COUNTY
Belvidere Interstate 90 Oasis
24/7
Salvation Army (422 S. Main St., Belvidere)
Monday-Friday, 9-11:45am; 1-4 p.m.
815-544-3892
ROCK COUNTY
Beloit Grinnel Senior Center (631 Bluff Street, Beloit)
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
608-364-2875
Beloit Memorial Hospital (1969 West Hart Road, Beloit)
Monday-Sunday. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Beloit Public Library (626 Broad Street, Beloit)
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
If you see a missing cooling center please let us know by emailing joe@953thebull.com