High Winds Causing Power Line Problems In Chicagoland -- Power Outages Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Elk Grove, Wheeling, More ...
Police and firefighter/paramedics are responding to several power line-related problems, transformer fires and activated fire alarms related to power failures.
High winds are starting to take a toll on power lines.
As of 12:30 p.m. most power outages are impacting ComEd customers in multiple groups of 50 or less each.
Power was reported out at the following locations at 12:30 pm.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Northwest Highway and Kensington Road near Mariano's (generator powered) ...
Customers Affected: Less than 5
Crew Status: Scheduling Crew
Probable Cause: Damaged Power Line(s)
Estimated Restoration: Oct 31, 3:00 PM
Rand Road and Route 53
Customers Affected: Less than 5
Crew Status: Scheduling Crew
Probable Cause: Equipment Problem
Estimated Restoration: Oct 31, 2:30 PM
WHEELING
Wheeling Road north of Hintz Road
Customers Affected: 16
Crew Status: Scheduling Crew
Probable Cause: Damaged Power Line(s)
Estimated Restoration: Oct 31, 2:00 PM
Stone Place and...