(WAND) — Cities and counties across the area have resources for people and families who need to get away from the cold and into a warm place. It's always a good idea to call ahead if possible, to ensure the center is open.
The state has a map of warming center locations across Illinois.
Here is how you can find warming centers in your area.
The city of Springfield posted warming center locations and hours on Facebook.
Warming center information and updates will be posted to the city of Champaign's website and the city of Decatur's website.
Statewide
Department of Human Services
- All DHS offices across the state are open for people to use as a warm/cool place to stay during office hours.
Champaign-Urbana:
Salvation Army Daytime Warming Center
- 2212 N Market St
- Champaign, IL 61822
- Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Limited capacity due to space and staffing.
Strides Low Barrier Shelter
- 70 E Washington St
- Champaign, IL 61820
- Day Services daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Homeless Veteran Warming Options
- Homeless veterans needing shelter should call 217-278-9897 for warming center options.
Public Buildings
- Public buildings, including libraries and municipal, state and federal buildings, can be used during normal business hours.
Decatur/Macon County
The Decatur Civic Center
- 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza
- Decatur, IL 62523
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- 217-422-7300
The Oasis Day Center
- 243 W Cerro Gordo St.
- Decatur, IL 62522
- Monday- Sunday 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Good Samaritan Inn
- 920 N. Union St
- Daily hot lunches, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Salvation Army, Men's Shelter
- 137 S. Church St
- Daily, doors open 5 p.m., doors close 7 a.m.
- Supper and breakfast provided
Carriage House
- Women's emergency shelter, 16 beds
- Call first, doors open 5 p.m., doors close 10 p.m.
- 217-422-2790
Blue Mound Village Hall
- 301 N. Railroad Ave.
- Blue Mound, IL 62513
- Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 217-362-6500
Forsyth Public Library
- 268 S. Elwood St.
- Forsyth, IL 62535
- Mon, Tues, Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Wed, Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
- 217-877-9445
Macon City Hall
- 10539 S Woodcock Rd.
- Macon, IL 62544
- Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- 217-764-3643
Whitmore/Oreana Community Center
- 407 S View St.
- Oreana, IL 62554
- Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 217-853-2339
Warrensburg Village Hall
- 155 S Main St.
Warrensburg, IL 62573 - Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 217-672-3611
Harristown Village Hall
- 185 N Kembark St.
- Decatur, IL 62522
- Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- 217-963-2980
Mt. Zion Convention Center
- 1400 Mt. Zion Pkwy
- Mt Zion, IL 62549
- Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 217-864-5424
Maroa Fire House
- 300 E Washington St.
- Maroa, IL 61756
- Open when needed
- Call Chief at 217-520-4346
Springfield
Municipal Center East
- 800 E. Monroe
- Springfield, IL 62701
- Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Municipal Center West
- 300 S. Seventh Street
- Springfield, IL 62701
- Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lincoln Library
- 326 S. Seventh
- Springfield, IL 62701
- Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday (October-April) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Office of Community Relations
- 1450 Groth Street
- Springfield, IL 62703
- Monday -Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Helping Hands
- 2200 Shale Street
- Springfield, IL 62703
- Overnight Shelter daily 5 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- Warming Center 24 hours
- Day Services daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Salvation Army Main Campus
- 1600 Clearlake Ave
- Springfield, IL 62703
- Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Washington Street Mission
- 408 N. 4th Street
- Springfield, IL 62702
- Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
St. John’s Breadline
- 430 N. 5th Street
- Springfield, IL 62702
- Monday -Friday 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Breakfast
- Monday -Friday 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
- Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
Danville/Vermilion County
VCR Men’s Shelter
- 834 N Bowman Ave
- Danville, IL 61832
VCR Women & Children’s Shelter
- 213 N Bowman Ave
- Danville, IL 61832
The Dwelling Place
- First Presbyterian Church
- 100 N Franklin
- Danville, IL 61832
- Monday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CRIS Healthy-Aging Center
- 309 N. Franklin
- Danville, IL 61832
- Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Danville Public Library
- 319 N Vermilion St
- Danville, IL 61832
- Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Danville Family YMCA
- 1111 N Vermilion St
- Danville, IL 61832
- Monday - Thursday 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Friday 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hoopeston City Hall
- 301 W Main St
- Hoopeston, IL 60942
- Saturday 7 p.m. - Wednesday 7 a.m.
Ridge Farm Village Hall
- 15 W Woodyard Ave
- Ridge Farm, IL 61870
- Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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