Power Outages

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Aftermath of multiple tornadoes in suburban Chicago, showing damaged homes, debris, and emergency lights under a stormy sky.

Chicago braces for severe weather after confirmed Illinois tornadoes

Over 150,000 ComEd customers woke up Friday morning without power across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, a direct consequence of at least 17 confirmed tornadoes that ripped through the region

Rafael Mendoza·June 15, 2026

Dark storm clouds over a Southwest Side Chicago neighborhood with downed power lines and dark homes, signifying widespread power outages.

Local Spotlights

Southwest Side homes, businesses lose power amid severe storms

In Stickney, a single condo building was ravaged by Wednesday's storms, leaving roughly 30 residents suddenly homeless, according to ABC7 Chicago .

Caitlin O'Malley·June 12, 2026

Widespread damage from 90 mph Midwest wind storms, including downed trees, damaged homes, and power lines, with a dark, stormy sky overhead.

Business & Economy

Midwest storms unleash 90 mph winds, causing widespread damage

By Thursday morning, nearly half a million residents across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan remained without power, a stark consequence of Wednesday's severe wind storms that saw gusts up to 90 mph.

Rafael Mendoza·June 11, 2026