| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 3, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 3, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/storms-down-trees-leave-thousands-without-power-amid-holiday-celebrations-in-chicago-area/3957015/ |
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More 70,000 people were left without power as [ powerful storms hit the Chicago
area Friday ][1] , forcing [ many Fourth of July celebrations to cancel ][2] as
the storms damaged parks, downed trees and flooded parts of the region.
Wind gusts of up to 70 mph were reported with the first line of sto...