DuPage County, IL – Power Outage Affects Over 16,000 Residents in Wheaton, Carol Stream After Tower Collapse Friday

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Wheaton, IL – More than 16,000 residents in Wheaton, Carol Stream, and nearby communities remain without electricity Friday afternoon after a communications tower fell on a ComEd transmission line in Carol Stream.

According to the City of Wheaton Government, ComEd reported that the incident caused major damage to electrical infrastructure, triggering widespread outages across DuPage County. The utility confirmed that as of 5 p.m. Friday, over 16,000 customers were impacted. Crews have been dispatched to the scene to repair the transmission line and restore power as quickly as possible.

The outage has prompted Carol Stream officials to open multiple cooling centers to help residents cope with the heat. Locations include the Fountain View Recreation Center and Carol Stream Village Hall, both open until 10 p.m., as well as the Outreach Community Center and Carol Stream Public Library, open until 6 p.m. Authorities are urging residents without power to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and use cooling centers if needed.

ComEd has not yet provided an estimated restoration time. Customers can visit ComEd’s Outage Tracker website for the latest updates on repair efforts and service restoration.


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