Several cooling centers in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – It’s hot! There are several heat alerts in effect across the FOX23 News viewing area.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for several counties. Heat index values in these areas are expected to be in between 105 and 110 degrees.

Franklin County, Illinois has several locations designated as cooling centers.

• Benton
  • City Hall
    1403 S. Main Street
    Benton, IL
    • Contact: 618-439-6131
    • Hours of Availability: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
    • Pet Friendly: No
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      905 W. Washington Street
      Benton, IL
      Contact: Justin Miller @ 618-218-0620
    • Hours of Availability: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • Pet Friendly: No
• Christopher
  • Civic Center
  • 208 N. Thomas Street
    Christopher, IL
  • Business hours: Mayor’s Office at 618-724-7648
    After hours: Central Dispatch at 618-724-2424
  • Hours of Availability: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Pet Friendly: No
• Royalton
  • Location: Community Building
  • Address: 311 S. Main Street
  • Contact: Mayor Christy Powers at 618-922-6000
  • Hours of Availability: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
• Sesser
  • Location: City Hall (side door)
  • Address: 302 W. Franklin Avenue
  • Contact: Business Hours: City Hall at 618-625-3611
    • After hours: Central Dispatch at 618-724-2424
  • Hours of Availability: As needed
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
• West Frankfort
  •  Location: Police Department Lobby
  • Address: 201 E. Nolen Street
  • Contact: Dispatch @ 618-937-3502
  • Hours of Availability: As needed
  • Pet Friendly: No
• Zeigler
  • Location: City Hall
  • 301 Church Street
  • Contact: Business hours: 618-596-6475
    • After hours: Central Dispatch at 618-724-2424
  • Hours of Availability: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Pet Friendly: No