Staff Report

ROCKFORD – There are several cooling centers for citizens to take shelter and rest during the recent hot temperatures. 

Following is a list of area centers and their hours. 

Winnebago County
The Carpenter’s Place
1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday
815-964-4105

Rockford Rescue Mission Men’s Crisis Center
715 W. State St. – Rockford
7 a.m.-7 p.m., Seven days a week
815-316-4148

Rockford Rescue Mission Women’s Crisis Center
715 W. State St. – Rockford
8 a.m.-4 pm., Seven  days a week
815-965-5332

Village of Machesney Park
300 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
815-877-5432

Pecatonica Village Hall
405 Main St. Pecatonica
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
815-239-2310

Boone County
Belvidere Interstate 90 Oasis
Open 24 Hours

Salvation Army
422 S. Main St., Belvidere
9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 4 p.m,, Monday – Friday
815-544-3892