| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 12, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 12, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-severe-weather-power-outages-gas-shortages-lead-long-lines-stations-illinois-indiana/19669121/ |
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Thousands of people in the Chicago area remained
without power Wednesday following [ severe storms ][1] , and many gas stations
from Chicago Heights to Indiana were also out of service, leading to long lines
at the limited number of stations that remained open.
Resid...