A series of powerful thunderstorms blew through the Chicago area, delaying a major concert, snapping trees and leaving thousands of people in the dark.
According to ComEd, more than 80,000 Illinois residents were left without power after the severe storms swept through the region, with the majority of those residing in Cook County.
There, wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour were reported across the county, including in the city of Chicago…