Illinois Power Outages — Live Map
Illinois Power Outage Summary
As of 1:15 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 14,248 of 5,762,570 tracked electric customers (0.25%) in Illinois are without power, across 25 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 14,248
- Customers tracked
- 5,762,570
- Share without power
- 0.25%
- Utility providers
- 25
Most affected counties in Illinois
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 9,491 | 2,406,126 |
| Will County | 3,353 | 266,490 |
| DuPage County | 1,126 | 368,887 |
| Lake County | 230 | 298,408 |
| Peoria County | 13 | 90,292 |
| Champaign County | 10 | 100,749 |
| Kane County | 7 | 176,205 |
| Williamson County | 6 | 35,589 |
| McHenry County | 4 | 138,552 |
| Woodford County | 4 | 18,209 |
Most affected utilities in Illinois
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Company | 14,215 | 4,111,459 |
| Ameren | 24 | 1,220,194 |
| SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative | 6 | 25,175 |
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 3 | 9,935 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 1:15 AM ET on 07/31/2026.
Power Restoration
Most Illinois outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in Illinois right now?
- As of 1:15 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 14,248 customers are without power in Illinois across 25 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in Illinois?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in Illinois?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.