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Places to Cool off in Wilmette

With record-scorching weather this week share your favorite places to stay cool by commenting below.

Cooling Centers in Wilmette

Cooling Centers, if needed, are available at a variety of publically air condition building in the village including , , and the police department, according to Wilmette police.

If you need assistance related to the heat, please contact  at the non-emergency number 847-256-1200.  

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Senior citizens that live alone without a caretaker are eligible for a senior call in program, police said. The resident is required to check-in by phone. If they do not check in a police dispatcher calls to make contact. If no phone contact is made, a police officer is dispatched to their home.  

Wilmette police say not every senior living alone is part of the program and is asking residents to check in on elderly neighbors.

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