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Cause Of O’Hare Runway Light Outage Still Undetermined
Officials at O’Hare International Airport are saying a bit more about what caused lights to fail on two runways Thursday night, but have yet to determine an exact cause.
Teen Rescued From Elevator At Marina City
A teenager is telling the story of her harrowing rescue from one of Chicago’s most recognizable high rises.
South Shore Trains Running Normally After Morning Suspension
The outage affected trains between South Bend and East Chicago and caused “extensive damage” at the South Shore substation.
South Shore Trains Suspended After Power Outage
Train service has been suspended for South Shore trains between South Bend and East Chicago due to a power outage Sunday in Portage County, Indiana.
Shedd Aquarium Evacuated Due To Power Outage
The Shedd Aquarium was evacuated Thursday afternoon when the electricity went out to much of the building.
155,000 Without Power After Storm
Severe thunderstorms moved through Chicago Sunday afternoon with high wind and hail, and 155,000 customers were still without power by late evening.
After Power Outage, Midway Delays To Spill Into Weekend
A power outage on Midway’s airfield grounded dozens of flights and hundreds of passengers. The outage lasted for four hours, and CBS 2 learned the delays will be spilling into the weekend.
Power Outage Closes Midway Airport For Over 4 Hours
Power has been restored to the runway lights at Midway International Airport, after a night that left passengers stranded and miserable for hours.
Power Back On In Lincoln Park After Sweltering Night
The buzz of air conditioners is back for nearly 3,000 Lincoln Park neighborhood residents who lost power overnight.
Electrical Outage Affects 900 In Uptown
CHICAGO (STMW) – About 900 ComEd customers in the North Side Uptown neighborhood are without electricity Wednesday night because of a downed wire. The areas affected by the electrical outage include the 4500 block of […]
South Shore Funeral Home Accused Of Improperly Storing Bodies
A former worker said bodies were not properly stored in coolers, but instead were placed in the garage in winter and cooled with frozen water packs in summer.
Car Crash Causes Power Outage In Lemont
Teams were working to restore power to a section of southwest suburban Lemont following a power outage caused by a car that crashed into a utility pole.
Power Outage Sidelines Holiday Cooks On NW Side
The turkey was in the oven, the side dishes were simmering and 14 family members were expected to celebrate Thanksgiving at David Zaya’s Northwest Side home when the power went out Thursday morning.
Power Restored To 4,000 In Edgewater Following Outage
About 4,000 Commonwealth Edison customers on the Far North Side were without power for about an hour Saturday.
1,000 ComEd Customers Lose Power After Utility Fire
Morning storms caused quite a headache for firefighters, utilities crews and some residents Saturday in north suburban Skokie.
Bears Move Practice To High School After Lights Go Out
The Chicago Bears had some more trouble getting practice in on Wednesday, when a power outage forced them to move practice to a nearby high school in Bourbonnais.
Mylar Balloon To Blame For North Side Power Outages
A Mylar balloon is to blame for hundreds of power outages on Chicago’s north side.
Glenview Residents Who Lost Power This Summer Give ComEd An Earful
It’s been a frustrating cycle this summer, with serious storms leaving those without power really suffering during heat waves. On Monday, some north suburban Glenview residents gave ComEd an earful.
Nearly 18,000 ComEd Customers Still Without Power
ComEd has restored power to 145,000 customers affected by Wednesday night’s storm, but about 17,900 are still without power as of 8 p.m. Thursday, the utility says.
Grayslake Animal Shelter Still Has No Power
When the power went out on Monday, 250 animals and volunteers were left in the dark, without air conditioning, refrigeration and water.
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