Cooling center opens in response to hot weather

A cooling center for village residents seeking relief from the hot weather has been set up at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital.

Extreme temperatures can be life-threatening to elderly adults and people with certain health issues.

The center is open on a walk-in basis to anyone. Those in need of the service should go directly to the hospital's main emergency room and ask security personnel to be escorted to the center.

The hospital is located at 5101 S Willow Springs Rd. Click here for directions.

Persons requiring emergency assistance should dial 9-1-1