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Winter Storm Alert: Extreme cold & snow expected January 23. Find warming centers and emergency resources near you. Learn more
Winter Storm Alert: Extreme cold & snow expected January 23. Find warming centers and emergency resources near you. Learn more

Winter Storm Update and Warming Center Resources

Date: 01/22/26

A strong winter storm is expected to hit Illinois tomorrow, January 23, 2026. The storm will bring very cold temperatures, snow, ice, and dangerous wind chills. These conditions can make travel difficult and can be unsafe if you are outside for too long. Below, you’ll find information about the storm, places you can go to stay warm, and important emergency resources. 

Winter storm forecast 

Temperatures

  • Highs near 0°F and lows around -9°F on January 23 
  • Wind chills between -20°F and -35°F, posing a risk of frostbite within 10 minutes 

Precipitation

  • Heavy snow, mixed precipitation, and freezing rain expected 
  • Snow and ice totals will vary by region but may create dangerous travel conditions 

Safety tips

  • Dress in warm layers; cover exposed skin 
  • Keep blankets, water, and a charged phone in your vehicle 
  • Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary 
  • Monitor for frostbite or hypothermia; seek medical attention immediately if symptoms arise  

Warming centers by location

Residents who lose heat or need shelter may visit any of the warming centers listed below. For additional statewide options, use the official Illinois Warming Center Locator from illinois.gov.  

Rockford Area 

Carpenter’s Place 
1149 Railroad Ave, Rockford 
Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM; Fri 8:15 AM–2 PM 

Rockford Rescue Mission 
715 W. State St, Rockford 
Open daily 8 AM–5 PM; Overnight shelter 24/7 

Second First Church 
318 N. Church St, Rockford 
Overnight shelter daily 6 PM–7 AM 

Loves Park City Hall 
100 Heart Blvd, Loves Park 
Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM 

Boone County 

Belvidere Public Safety Building 
615 N. Main St 
Daily 8 AM–5 PM 

Belvidere Tollway Oasis (I90) 
Open 24/7  

Quad Cities & Western Illinois 

Rock Island Township 
2827 7th Ave 
Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM 

Moline Public Library 
3210 41st St 
Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM 

SouthPark Mall 
4500 16th St 
Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM; Sun 12 PM–6 PM  

Chicago Community Service Centers

All centers can connect residents to emergency shelter and immediate warming. 

  • Englewood Community Service Center – 1140 W. 79th St | 312-746-5400 
  • Garfield Community Service Center – 10 S. Kedzie Ave | 312-746-5400 
  • Martin Luther King Community Service Center – 4314 S. Cottage Grove | 312-747-2300 
  • North Area Community Service Center – 845 W. Wilson Ave | 312-744-2580 
  • South Chicago Community Service Center – 8650 S. Commercial Ave | 312-747-0500 
  • Trina Davila Center – 4312 W. North Ave | 312-744-2014 

Additional locations 

Addison Police Department 
3 Friendship Plaza, Addison | 630-543-3080 

Downers Grove Main Street Train Station 
5001 Main St | 630-434-5500 

Kankakee County Health Department 
2390 W Station St, Kankakee | 815-802-9400  

Emergency resources 

Keep Warm Illinois — Energy assistance, weatherization support 
keepwarm.illinois.gov 

Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) — Disaster response, statewide alerts  www2.illinois.gov/iema 

Ready Illinois — Winter weather guidance and recovery information  www2.illinois.gov/ready 

American Red Cross — Winter safety tips, shelter preparation, emergency kits redcross.org 

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