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June 28, 2026 – The following is a list of cooling centers that will be open to escape the heat this week.
- Decatur Civic Center
- Civic Center, located at #1 Gary K Anderson Plaza in Decatur
- Open from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Decatur Public Library
- 130 N Franklin Street in Decatur
- Open from Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Macon County Department of Human Services
- 1027 N Water Street in Decatur
- Open from Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Blue Mound Village Hall
- 309 N Railroad Avenue in Blue Mound
- Open from Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Forsyth Public Library
- 268 S Elwood Street in Forsyth
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friends Creek Community Building
- 101 E Elm Street in Argenta
- Open 24/7 as needed from Saturday-Tuesday
- Call 217-620-5438 for more information
- Harristown Village Hall
- 185 N Kembark Street in Decatur
- Open from Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Macon City Hall
- 10539 S Woodcock Road in Macon
- Open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Maroa City Hall
- 120 S Locust Street in Maroa
- Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch)
- Mt. Zion Convention Center
- 1400 Mt. Zion Pkwy. in Mt. Zion
- Open from Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Oasis Day Center
- 243 W Cerro Gordo Street in Decatur
- Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for break)
- Warrensburg Village Hall
- 155 Main Street in Warrensburg
- Open from Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
According to the National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, causing hundreds of deaths per year. Especially for vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, children and the elderly, extended amounts of time in unusually hot weather can cause several health issues, including heat exhaustion or stroke.
