Illinois Power Outages
This page provides a current overview of Illinois power outages, including the hardest-hit regions and the latest available totals.
About 854 tracked customers are currently without power out of 5,796,866 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 106 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in Cook (186), Lake (104), and Kane (82).
Current outage totals for Illinois appear relatively limited compared with larger outage events, but local conditions can still change quickly when utilities post new updates. The safest next step is to confirm status with your utility provider and use official outage reporting tools when available.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:25 PM. Use the update time shown on this page to understand how recent the displayed outage totals are.
Illinois power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Illinois
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | 186 | 2,395,465 | Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM |
| Lake | 104 | 297,162 | Mar 19, 2026 3:22 PM |
| Kane | 82 | 174,156 | Mar 19, 2026 3:02 PM |
| Champaign | 37 | 101,230 | Mar 19, 2026 3:10 PM |
| Dupage | 36 | 367,122 | Mar 19, 2026 3:00 PM |
| Jefferson | 32 | 18,716 | Mar 19, 2026 2:59 PM |
| Livingston | 30 | 18,590 | Mar 19, 2026 3:02 PM |
| Macon | 28 | 54,107 | Mar 19, 2026 2:59 PM |
| Pike | 18 | 11,355 | Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM |
| Will | 17 | 263,943 | Mar 19, 2026 2:45 PM |
Cities and regions in Illinois
Utility providers in Illinois
Commonwealth Edison Company
Customers out: 456 · Tracked: 4,088,413
Ameren
Customers out: 180 · Tracked: 1,254,087
Southwestern Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 19 · Tracked: 24,782
SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 25,052
Norris Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 20,360
Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association
Customers out: 4 · Tracked: 15,699
Clinton County Electric Coop
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 6,174
Springfield City Water Light & Power
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 68,491
Corn Belt Energy Corporation
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 48,421
Adams Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 34,943
Jo-Carroll Energy
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 20,979
Rock Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 19,739
Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 19,074
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 18,616
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 17,706
Menard Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 11,100
MJM Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 10,299
Shelby Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 10,138
Illinois Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,971
Monroe County Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 8,200
Rural Electric Convenience Coop
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 5,915
EnerStar Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 5,890
MidAmerican Energy Company
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 5,363
Warren County REMC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 4,916
What may cause outages in Illinois
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Illinois
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Illinois?
Update frequency depends on when utility providers publish new totals. Use the “Last updated” time on this page to see how recent the current figures are.
What should I do during a power outage in Illinois?
Use your provider’s official outage tools first, unplug sensitive electronics if needed, and stay clear of damaged lines or equipment. Follow local safety instructions during severe events.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
State and regional totals may not update at exactly the same time. Temporary mismatches can happen when providers refresh one area before another.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:25 PM