This article was posted in 2018. Click here for information about current warming centers.
January 3, 2018 -- Four warming centers are available for residents who are in need of relief from the cold:
1) The Highland Park Police Station, 1677 Old Deerfield Road, is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
2) Recreation Center of Highland Park, 1207 Park Avenue West, from 5AM to 9:45PM Monday - Thursday, from 5AM-7:30PM Friday, and from 6:30AM
7:30PM Saturday-Sunday
3) West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday
4) Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Avenue, from 9AM to 9PM Monday - Thursday, from 9AM - 5PM on Saturday, and from 1PM - 5PM on Sunday
5) Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. John's Avenue, from 8:00AM to 5PM Monday - Friday
Remember to check on elderly and disabled neighbors and family members during extremely cold conditions. Contact the Police Department Non-Emergency Number at 847.432.7730 to request a well-being check from the Highland Park Police Department.