Severe Storms

  • ComEd: Power Restored to 80% After Weekend Storms

    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.

    12 hours ago