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FALL IS HERE!

CDC-PHP Media Communications
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An equinox is the precise time twice a year when the sun shines directly above the earth's equator, resulting in nearly equal amounts of day and night. [1, 2]


Key Facts About the Fall Equinox


  • When it happens: Twice a year around March 20 (spring) and September 22 (autumn).

  • The 2026 autumn equinox: Arrives on September 22, 2026, at 5:05 p.m. PDT (00:05 UTC on Sept. 23).

  • Meaning of the name: Comes from Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night).

  • Day vs. night length: Days are actually a few minutes longer than nights on an equinox due to atmospheric refraction and how sunrise and sunset are measured.

  • Seasonal change: Marks the start of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical spring in the Southern Hemisphere. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]



You can apply for free emergency furnace repair or replacement through Kankakee County Community Services Inc. by calling 815-933-7883 or visiting them at 657 E Court St, Kankakee, IL. [1, 2]


Where to Get Furnace Assistance


  • Kankakee County Community Services Inc

    • Address: 657 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

    • Phone: 815-933-7883

    • Details: Offers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Emergency Furnace programs. Income-eligible homeowners with a broken or unsafe heating system can have a licensed professional repair or replace the furnace. [1, 2, 3]

  • City of Kankakee Economic & Community Development Agency

    • Address: 275 E Court St Ste 201, Kankakee, IL 60901

    • Phone: 815-933-0506

    • Details: Provides housing rehabilitation grants and loans for income-eligible property owners inside city limits, which can cover major repairs like furnaces, roofs, and foundations. [1]

  • Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)

    • Details: Administered locally to provide free energy-saving upgrades, sealing, insulation, and emergency HVAC or furnace repair and replacement up to specified program limits. [1, 2]


What You Need to Apply


When submitting your application for furnace or energy assistance, make sure to bring:

  • Proof of gross income for all household members for the last 30 days

  • Current gas and electric bills

  • Social Security cards or official proof of ID for all household members

  • Proof of homeownership (mortgage statement, deed, or property tax bill) since furnace replacement programs generally require you to own the home [1, 2, 3]


If you'd like more tailored help, let me know:

  • Are you located inside Kankakee city limits or another part of the county?

  • Is your current furnace completely broken or just needing a tune-up?


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