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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