ComEd customers left without power as snowstorm hits Chicago area
You can track outages in their area by viewing the outage map on the company's website or through the ComEd app.
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You can track outages in their area by viewing the outage map on the company's website or through the ComEd app.
The snowstorm combined with rain equals heavy, thick snow – and much of it builds on power lines. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Car beams were the only lights in one Villa Park community, as homeowners found themselves waiting for ComEd on a chilly night.
Early Monday morning, the building – which officially now goes by its address of 875 N. Michigan Ave. – lost power from the 40th floor up.
It's part of a partnership between ComEd and a company called Reactivate.
The state says around 25,000 customers have subscribed to the community solar projects.
The program is awarding up to $45,000 in funding, but the application closes Friday night.
Friday is the last day to apply for the Powering the Holidays Grant. It helps community centers pay for holiday light shows displaying diverse cultures and traditions.
The program awards up to $45,000 in funds.
It helps community centers pay to put on holiday light shows displaying diverse cultures and traditions.
Since 2019, goats have helped ComEd prevent outages caused by overgrown vegetation near powerlines.
As a thank you for clearing more than seven acres of brush near power lines at Matthiessen State Park, the goats will get a tour of Chicago today.
The company has activated its emergency preparedness center and will increase staffing to address any need at any time of the day.
Utility companies are gearing up for the hot temperatures expected to affect power grids across the country. CBS 2's Tara Molina spoke to ComEd about the impact in the Chicago area.
Utility companies are gearing up for the hot temperatures expected to affect power grids across the country. CBS 2's Tara Molina spoke to ComEd about the impact in the Chicago area.
The department says the caller claims they are trying to schedule an appointment.
The department says the caller claims they are trying to schedule an appointment.
Many told CBS 2 about the benefits of solar after a report about residents not receiving the benefits they were promised.
Severe weather knocked out power to more than 1 million people along the East Coast. Tens of thousands remained without power as of Tuesday.
Mapes is accused of lying to the grand jury that investigated Madigan, who is facing trial himself next year.
Friday night's fierce storms led to power outages, and some are still going on. ComEd tells CBS 2 more than 8,000 customers were still affected by 650 active outages Saturday afternoon. And in Northwest Indiana, NIPSCO said more than 7,000 customers in Gary, Hammond, Crown Point, and Plymouth were waiting for their power to return.
Strong storms brought damaging winds that left downed trees and over 24,000 ComEd customers without power.
The bribery case against ComEd led to the convictions of four former company executives, lobbyists, and consultants; and the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
A federal judge has dismissed a bribery charge filed against ComEd three years ago, in a scheme that led to the convictions of four former executives and lobbyists, and the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and former ComEd VP John Hooker filed post-trial motions requesting a new trail or an acquittal based on a lack of evidence.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
After a quiet and cloudy day in the 30s, two rounds of snow develop late in the day on Thursday, and into the evening
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The rebel group that overthrew Assad's government has vowed to destroy the criminal enterprise.
Panama's government says 41% fewer people crossed the treacherous stretch of jungle connecting the Americas in 2024 than in 2023.
The government says it will release up to a thousand metric tons of its frozen butter reserves onto the market in an effort to bring down prices.
Dominique Pelicot was found guilty of drugging and raping his wife, Gisele, and arranging for dozens of other men to do the same over the course of nine years.
Workers walked off the job around 6 a.m. on Thursday and were picketing outside the Skokie Amazon facility. The Amazon employees were seen holding signs that read "Amazon is unfair."
The Teamsters union said the Amazon delivery drivers are fighting for a contract with better wages and workplace safety.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
