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Cleanup continues around Chicago after night of powerful storms
All across Chicago, resident were dealing with fallen trees, power outages and damaged property from severe weather that barreled through the city on Thursday.
CHICAGO - Thousands of Chicago residents remained without power Friday evening as crews continued working to restore service and assess damage from a powerful storm system that impacted every corner of the city.
The backstory:
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent part of the day surveying storm damage on the South Side, one of the areas hit the hardest by severe weather.
The mayor first visited the area near 116th Street and Throop Street, where he received a damage briefing and spoke with residents affected by the storm. He later traveled to 81st Street and South Michigan Avenue to tour additional damage and hear concerns from community members.
Johnson concluded the afternoon with a news conference alongside city officials, who provided an update on recovery efforts and the city’s response.
Officials said power has been restored to more than 450,000 customers since the storms moved through the region. However, crews are still responding to approximately 10,000 active service calls.
City leaders said the storm was unusual because it came in two waves and affected all 50 wards across Chicago.
What's next:
Officials are urging residents to remain patient as cleanup and restoration efforts continue.
Damage assessments remain ongoing. Residents who need assistance with storm-related damage or cleanup are encouraged to call 311.
The Source: The information in this article was reported by FOX Chicago's Leslie Moreno.