The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency announces cooling centers will be available for residents in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are safe during the upcoming hot summer days. The Centers offer air-conditioned relief during periods of extreme heat or when an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service. In addition, residents are encouraged to ensure their senior relatives, friends and neighbors, and others whose health may be affected by extreme heat, are safe during high-temperature days. Churches and other organized groups are also asked to check-in on the well-being of their members. The following locations will be available during their standard business hours: Ashkum: Ashkum Coliseum Chebanse: Chebanse Community Building Cissna Park: Village Hall Gilman: City Hall, Iroquois West CUSD #10 Milford: Community Center within City Hall, Milford Christian Church Sheldon: Sheldon Public Library Watseka: Watseka Public Library, Watseka Park District, Walmart, Trinity Church, Iroquois County CUSD #9 Administration Office Please remember, many of the above-listed locations may be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19th for the Federal Holiday, Juneteenth. It is strongly encouraged that anyone seeking heat-related relief within one of these facilities call to confirm the ability to provide service prior to leaving for the location. Other locations may be made available as this office receives updated information. Scott Anderson, Coordinator Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency