Police in McHenry County are warning business owners and residents of a new phone scam in the area involving callers impersonating ComEd representatives. The McHenry Police Department said on Thursday they recently learned of a new phone scam being attempted in the area. The scam has been targeting business owners but could also be attempted […]
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Jury orders ComEd to pay record $9 million to Lake in the Hills man injured in bicycle accident
A jury awarded a record $9 million verdict to a Lake in the Hills man who was injured in a bicycle accident that his attorneys say was caused by ComEd damaging a bike path. The jury reached the verdict Wednesday in McHenry County Circuit Court, ordering Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) to pay $9.05 million to Andrew […]
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ComEd warns Chicago area residents about potential rolling blackouts during extreme cold
ComEd is asking residents to voluntarily conserve electricity and warned that rolling power outages are possible in the Chicago area as the bitter cold continues. “As our communities continue to experience bitter cold, safety remains our top priority,” Commonwealth Edison said in a statement on social media Saturday afternoon. ComEd said that PJM Interconnection, the […]
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No injuries after semi-truck hits live wires, tears two poles down in downtown Grayslake
No one was injured after a semi-truck got caught in live wires and tore down two poles in downtown Grayslake, damaging a business and a parked vehicle. The Grayslake Fire Protection District and Grayslake Police Department responded around 4:25 p.m. Wednesday to Hawley Street in front of Grayslake fire station #1 after a semi-truck got […]
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ComEd submits request to Illinois regulators for nearly $200 million rate increase on customers
ComEd is asking Illinois state regulators for a $199 million increase in electricity delivery charges, which, if approved, would increase monthly residential bills by $2.20. ComEd announced on Friday they have submitted the request to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). The request was made “to sustain improvements in reliability for residential and commercial customers and […]
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Gov. Pritzker expected to sign sweeping energy legislation, which could raise utility bills by $180 per year
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign sweeping energy legislation into law, which could raise utility bills by $180 a year. Supporters say the legislation will help create new clean-energy jobs across the state. During a special session for the Illinois Senate on Monday, senators approved the House version of […]
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Power outages, trees down reported in Lake and McHenry counties following severe thunderstorm
ComEd is working to restore over 100 power outages following a Tuesday afternoon thunderstorm that brought trees and power lines down in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) said a broken line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed Tuesday and moved into northern Illinois. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued early Tuesday […]
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Crews working to restore service to 70 homes after gas leak fueled hours-long fire in Highland Park
Gas and water service remains out for nearly 70 homes in Highland Park after a gas line was struck by a contractor, leading to an hours-long gas-fueled fire at the scene. The Highland Park Fire Department and Highland Park Police Department responded around 6 p.m. Monday to the 500 block of Green Bay Road. Firefighters […]