ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Community Action Agency of Boone and Winnebago Counties is providing a list of cooling sites throughout the Winnebago and Boone County area.

Cooling Centers offer air-conditioned relief during periods of extreme heat or when an Excessive Heat Advisory or Warning is issued by the National Weather Service. The RMTD bus routes are noted for the Winnebago County sites.

Winnebago County Sites

The Carpenter’s Place
1149 Railroad Ave. Rockford, IL
Mon-Fri: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RMTD Bus Route #14 – 7th Street

Rockford Rescue Mission
715 W. State Rockford, IL
7 days a week: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Or Open 24/7 for persons needing overnight shelter
RMTD Bus Route #1 – W. State Street

City of Rockford Health & Human Services Department
612 N. Church St. Rockford, IL
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
RMTD Bus Route #4 – N Main

Loves Park City Hall (gymnasium)
100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park, IL
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
RMTD Bus Route - #22 N. 2nd Street

Boone County Sites

Belvidere Public Safety Building
615 N. Main St. Belvidere, IL
7 days a week: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Area State Authorized Sites

Belvidere Oasis/Illinois Tollway
East of Belvidere Toll Plaza on I90
7 days a week: 24 hours

Effective Tuesday, AUGUST 16th, 2022, due to construction on Broadway, the following detour will be in effect: OUTBOUND - #17 & #34

If 15th Ave is open eastbound: From 15th Ave., continue across Kishwaukee, L - 9th St., R - Broadway, resume route.

If 15th Ave is closed eastbound: R - Christina St, L - 18th Ave, L – Kishwaukee St, R – 15th Ave, L – 9th St., R – Broadway, resume route.

INBOUND - #16

If 15th Ave is open westbound until Seminary St.: From Broadway, L – 6th St., R – 15th Ave., R – Seminary St, L - Broadway, L – Nelson Blvd., R – 15th Ave, resume route.

If 15th Ave is closed westbound from Kishwaukee St to Christina St: From Broadway, L – 6th St., R – 15th Ave., R – Kishwaukee St., L – Buckbee St., L – Seminary St., R – Broadway, L – Nelson Blvd., R – 15th Ave, resume route.

Thank you