In This Issue

  • 3rd Ward Virtual Town Hall Meeting - January 22nd
  • Weekend Winter Weather Advisory
  • Fine Arts Camps
  • First Time Homebuyers Workshop
  • Center for Shared Ownership Training Sessions

Winter Weather Advisory January 18-24


The City of Chicago encourages residents to be prepared for drop in temperatures and dangerous wind chills beginning Saturday, January 18 through Friday, January 24 with temperatures dipping into the teens and with single digit and below zero wind chills between -5˚ to -30˚. Additionally, warming centers will be available beginning Saturday, January18 through Friday January 24. 


The City coordinates a network of 209 public facilities available for warming. This includes

participating Chicago Public Library (78 locations), Chicago Park District (75 locations), Chicago Police Department (22 locations) and Senior Service Centers (21 locations) during business or designated hours. To find the closest available warming center and hours residents can contact 3-1-1 via phone or online at 311.chicago.gov, download the Chicago OEMC or visit the data portal link.- City of Chicago Warming Centers.


Warming center hours may be extended, along with other supports when the Office of

Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC) enacts the City’s Emergency Operations Plan for extreme cold conditions as defined by the National Weather Service. Please visit the

OEMC website for up-to-date information during extreme weather events and download the

OEMC app.


Cold-Weather Tips: 

  • Motorists should take extra precautions to winterize vehicles and have necessary supplies on-the-go. Keep in mind, disabled vehicles or distracted driving can cause accidents, impact traffic and others or requiring emergency services.
  • Residents should know the signs and care of frostbite and hypothermia. For Winter preparation information visit, Chicago.gov/OEMC for details and links to other local, state, and federal resources.
  • Avoid unnecessary trips outside if you must go out, limit the time you stay outside.
  • Wear several layers of loose, warm cloth.
  • Keep your head, hands and feet covered when outdoor.
  • Stay dry because moisture can damage the insulation effectiveness of clothing.
  • Pay extra attention to your daily needs: get enough sleep, eat high energy foods, drink warm beverages to help your body stay warm, and avoid alcoholic beverages.
  • Don’t forget your pets, bring them inside during bitter cold and numbing wetness, to stay safe and warm.