Power Outage

Following severe storms with 70 mph winds, ComEd is working to restore power to northern Illinois. Over 80% of impacted customers have been brought back online. As of Sunday morning, roughly 40,000 customers remained without power, primarily in areas like Crystal Lake and Rockford. Over 500 crews are deployed, and ComEd anticipates restoring power to nearly all customers by Monday afternoon, prioritizing critical infrastructure. The utility urges caution around downed lines and offers various reporting and tracking tools. ComEd has invested significantly in grid modernization, improving reliability.

Duke Energy is preparing for severe weather forecasted to impact its Indiana service territory. The company is mobilizing resources and urges customers to prepare for potential power outages by charging devices, stocking emergency kits, and planning for special needs. Customers can report outages and receive updates via text, mobile app, website, or phone. Duke Energy is Indiana’s largest electric supplier, serving 920,000 customers. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is committed to a cleaner energy future.