Chicago Power Grid Under Stress | Chicago News

Chicago’s power grid is under extreme stress as temperatures soar into the 90s with heat index over 100 — ComEd is urgently asking residents on the West Side and western suburbs to slash energy use between noon and 8 PM to avoid blackouts. Turn off unused lights, delay running big appliances, unplug chargers, use fans, and close blinds. Businesses are also being asked to conserve. With heat expected to intensify through Thursday and possible storms adding strain, cooling centers are open across the city and Cook County — some 24/7 — to help those struggling in the heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63ef2f1f779213ec