The Brief
- Power outages hit Belmont Cragin last night as extreme heat and heavy electricity use strained the grid.
- Residents endured hours without air conditioning, with some escaping to cooler basements or sitting outside.
- Crews worked through the night, restoring power by around 3 a.m.
CHICAGO – The heat and humidity have been oppressive this week, making air conditioners run nonstop. Increased electricity usage contributed to power outages around the city last night.
Several big power generators were brought out to support power here in Belmont Cragin.
Last night, the electricity went out in the neighborhood right around bedtime. Residents said it got hot fast.…