June 20, 2025
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Kendall County offers residents cooling centers to escape intense heat

By Kevin Newberry
Town & Country Services - Don't Let Your A/C Break Down During the Heat of Summer

As the heat index climbs toward 100 degrees this weekend, the Kendall County Health Department reminds residents of places that serve as cooling centers throughout the area.

The Kendall County Health Department recommends the following cooling centers for those who will be active outdoors during this period of intense heat. Some locations are only available during regular business hours. It is recommended that you call first to ensure the cooling center can accommodate you.

Cooling centers will be available at the following locations:

  • Beecher Community Center, 908 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-5777
  • Caring Hands Thrift Shop, 1002 S. Bridge St. in Yorkville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 630-553-1847
  • Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3875 Eldamain Road in Plano: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-4100
  • Grace Community Church, Illinois Route 126 and Mill Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-553-0700
  • Heritage Woods, 242 Greenbriar Road in Yorkville: Hours TBD, 630-882-6502
  • Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John St. in Yorkville: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 630-553-9100
  • Kendall County Public Safety Center, 1102 Cornell Road in Yorkville: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-7500
  • Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Ave. in Montgomery: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-553-0554
  • Oswego Police Department, 3355 Woolley Road in Oswego: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-551-7300
  • Oswego Public Library District, 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-554-3150
  • Oswego Senior Center, 3525 U.S. Route 34 in Oswego: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 630-554-5602
  • Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill Road in Oswego: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-554-3287
  • Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive in Plainfield: As Needed, call 815-436-2341 to confirm
  • Plano Police Department, 111 E. Main St. in Plano: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 630-552-3122
  • Plano Community Library, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-552-2009
  • Plano Wal-Mart, 6800 Route 34 in Plano: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, 630-552-1580
  • Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road in Yorkville: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 630-553-4354