The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Cook County between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. this week with heat indexes between 110 – 115 degrees expected. Dangerously hot and humid conditions will linger through Thursday evening.  Cook County is increasing the number of cooling centers open to residents to include the County’s Skokie, Maywood, Markham, Rolling Meadows, Leighton, Bridgeview and Daley Center Courthouses Wednesday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If there is a medical emergency due to a heat-related illness, call 9-1-1. A few cooling centers in Cook County include:

Daley Center Courthouse
50 W. Washington St., Chicago
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm

Leighton Courthouse
2650 S. California., Chicago
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm

Markham Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
Monday through Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm

For the complete list of cooking centers, visit www.cookcountyil.gov