Mon Jan 06 12:10:00 UTC 2025: **South Shore High-Rise Residents Face Power Outage Amid Freezing Temperatures, Snowfall**
CHICAGO — A power outage affecting at least 183 residents in two South Shore high-rise buildings plunged residents into darkness and frigid temperatures Sunday evening, just as lake-effect snow began to fall across the city. The outage occurred around 4 p.m. near 73rd and South Shore Drive, leaving residents unable to access their apartments, elevators, or heat. A city bus was deployed to provide temporary shelter as crews worked to restore power. ComEd estimated power would be restored by 11:15 p.m. The cause of the outage remains under investigation.
Residents expressed frustration and concern over the situation, citing accessibility issues for those with disabilities and the added hardship of the sub-freezing temperatures and snowfall. The incident occurred as Chicago Public Schools resumed classes after a two-week holiday break, with a winter storm warning and potential for slick road conditions impacting the Monday morning commute. One to two inches of snow are expected across much of Cook and Lake Counties, with some areas potentially seeing up to five inches of accumulation due to lake-effect snow.
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