Most Rockford area schools will be closed Jan. 23 and warming centers will be open as the region braces for extreme cold.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will fall to as low as -13 degrees with a high of just -4 with the wind chill values as low as -35 degrees.
According to the City of Rockford’s Facebook page, the Overnight Cafe operated by Second First Church at 318 N. Church St. will be open this weekend, providing a warm and safe place for area residents.
Here’s a list of other warming centers in the area.
Carpenter’s Place
1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rockford Rescue Mission
715 W. State St., Rockford
8 a.m. to 5 p.m./7days a week. Also open 24/7 for persons needing overnight shelter
City of Rockford Health & Human Services
612 N. Church St., Rockford
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brooke Road United Methodist Church
1404 Brooke Road, Rockford
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Loves Park City Hall (gymnasium)
100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Second First Church
318 N. Church St., Rockford
7 days a week, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Belvidere Public Safety Building
615 N. Main St., Belvidere
7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Belvidere Tollway Oasis
East of Belvidere Toll Plaza on I-90
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Where to find Rockford area warming centers
Reporting by Corina Curry, Rockford Register Star / Rockford Register Star
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