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Updated: 10:55 PM Jun 9, 2011
Power Outage Update
As of 10:00 p.m. Thursday: 2,300 people in Boone and Winnebago counties out of power
Posted: 10:55 PM Jun 9, 2011
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UPDATE: Twenty-four hours after strong storms roll through the Stateline, over 2,000 people are still with out power in Winnebago and Boone Counties.

Paul Calligan of ComEd says the number could increase tonight because of additional storms are in the forecast.

If you are out of power report it to ComEd at 1-800-Edison-1.


UPDATE: 3,900 people are still without power in Winnebago and Boone County. The outages are spread out as opposed being in centralized areas. Some of the outages caused by lightning, but the bulk is from high winds.

ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Strong winds and downed trees have created lots of power outages around the area.

ComEd reports that in Boone and Winnebago counties, 7,311 people of the 15,500 affected are still without power.

In Stevenson county, 645 of the 7,900 people affected are still powerless.

In Southern Wisconsin, several power outages.. all three Wisconsin energy providers are on the scene.. several reports of trees down as well..

There is no speculation as to when power will be restored to these residents.

Latest Comments

Posted by: Curt on Jun 10, 2011 at 07:53 AM

Actually buried power lines are worse than overhead lines. The biggest problem is heat. When the lines are overhead, the heat is disappated into the air. When buried, the groud holds the heat in, causing premature failure of the power line. It has been done in the past, with a higher failure rate.
Posted by: val Location: rockford on Jun 10, 2011 at 03:22 AM

All I know is that com ed employees are making fat overtime checks while a still have a dangerous sparking line down in my backyard. But every month thousands find their hard earned money to give to com ed on time
Posted by: Naimhe Location: Freeport on Jun 9, 2011 at 06:40 PM

It's not going to get any better anytime soon between the storms and ComEd's overworked grid. If you can afford it, I'd say it's time to buy a generator.
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