The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Cook County, ending Wednesday, July 1, at 10 pm.
Temperatures will reach well into the 90s with heat indices reaching 105 degrees each afternoon. If you are without air conditioning and do not have proper shelter to cool down in, cooling centers are available around the Village of Mount Prospect. Hours are subject to change, so call first to confirm.
| Location |
Address |
Open Hours |
Phone |
| Mount Prospect Village Hall |
50 S. Emerson St |
Monday-Friday:
8:30am-5pm |
847-870-5680 |
| Mount Prospect Public Library |
10 S. Emerson St |
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm |
847-253-5675 |
| Community Connections Center |
1711 W. Algonquin Rd |
Monday-Friday:
11am-7:30pm |
847-506-4930 |
| Central Community Center |
1000 W. Central Rd |
Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7am-4pm |
847-255-5380 |
| RecPlex |
420 W. Dempster St |
Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7am-4pm |
847-640-1000 |
| Elk Grove Township |
600 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village |
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm |
847-437-0300 |
| Prairie Lakes Des Plaines Park District |
515 E. Thacker St, Des Plaines |
Monday-Friday: 5:30am - 10pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7am – 6pm |
847-391-5711 |
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For emergency situations and shelter needs, call the Mount Prospect Police Department to be connected with a Human Services Department social worker: 847-870-5656
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During extreme heat, remember the following tips:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Wear light clothing and limit outdoor activity
- Try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible
- Check on elderly neighbors and those with functional needs
- Take pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water
- Most importantly, never hesitate to call 911 in an emergency situation or 847-870-5656 in non-emergency situations. Dispatchers will connect you with the right department to assist.
