Some residents of Calumet Heights have power back, some don't after severe storms
CHICAGO -- After nearly 48 hours in the dark following severe storms, some residents of the Calumet Heights neighborhood were anxiously waiting for the power to come back on Wednesday night.'It's been a little difficult,' said Deborah Terry. 'Our power went out about 9:45 Monday.'That was when severe, tornado-spawning storms struck down trees and several power lines in the neighborhood. In Deborah Terry's backyard, crews were working for hours.
'The heat was uncomfortable for Terry, but she said it was concerning for her neighbors.'We have a few elderly people who do need the electricity,' she said, 'and so hopefully it will be restored soon, because, you know, this could jeopardize their lives.'On one block, there was great relief as the power was restored. CBS News Chicago talked with Sonja Pierce-Bell on Tuesday—24 hours into the blackout.
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