Communication Tower Fall Causes Outages for 26,000 ComEd Customers in Western Suburbs

A communication tower fell onto a ComEd transmission line in Carol Stream, Illinois, causing a widespread power outage that affected over 26,000 customers across several western suburbs including Wheaton, Addison, Hanover Park, and Winfield. The outage occurred around 11:30 a.m. and has resulted in partial power restoration for about 8,000 customers as of late afternoon, though no clear timeline for full restoration has been provided. The outage has disrupted traffic signals and water services dependent on electric pumps, and has forced local businesses and community centers like the Carol Stream Park District facilities to close or adjust operations. ComEd crews remain on site working under challenging conditions, including high temperatures, to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Residents are advised to keep refrigerators and freezers closed and to use generators cautiously to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. The community expects normal operations to resume by Saturday as ComEd continues its restoration efforts.