News

Over 2,000 People Without Power in Several Parts of Southern Grundy County

WCSJ News · last updated

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office said Route 47 between Interstate 55 and Stonewall Road is closed due to several poles and wires down from the severe storms. It could take several hours for the road to be reopened. 

 In addition, they also said Stonewall Road west of Route 47 also will be closed. Meanwhile, several power poles and lines are down in the Gardner area as numerous road closures are being reported. Avoid the area. 

A roof also went flying off a business in the 100 block of Water Street in Wilmington from the severe wind gust. 

ComEd officials say nearly 2,000 people are without power in the Dwight, Gardner, Braceville and other parts of southern Grundy County. It is unknown when the electricity will be restored. 

View full article

here today, more tomorrow

We’ve launched briefing.center with a focus on the press and media.

And we’ve added Citizen Cartwright, a daily quick-read news summary by veteran Washington journalist Linda Cartwright. We’ve also created a new voting rights knowledge center for Citizen Cartwright subscribers. (You can sign up for a dedicated morning email at citizencartwright.com.)

You can sign up here for full access to press and media and Citizen Cartwright on briefing.center.

You can use briefing.center as the center of your information management, or just one of your tools. We’re happy to discuss your information needs.

Sign up