Various news outlets are reporting power outages across the state as a result of the recent severe weather.
Ameren Illinois says 1000 customers are without power in Ottawa, 29 around Marseilles, and several people in McNabb.
-ComEd reports 45 different outages in Rockford, with 2,508 customers affected. These include the Museum Center and Meals on Wheels, whose services have been delayed in Winnebago and Boone Counties. Rockford's Human Services offices are also without power. The Rockford Municipal Employees Credit Union is closed today because of the power outage.