Benton, IL to open cooling center
(KBSI) – The city of Benton, Illinois will open a cooling center on July 1.
The center will feature a safe space to cool off, hydration station, shower, laundry, some nutrional support, access to recovery support services, linkages to care, linkage to community-based resources and support groups.
The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend hours will be based on staff/volunteer availability.
During prolonged head, the center will remain open until 10 p.m.
