Cleanup continues in parts of Illinois raked by the latest round of severe storms that downed trees, flooded streets and ripped the roofs off buildings.
Cleanup continues in parts of Illinois raked by the latest round of severe storms that downed trees, flooded streets and ripped the roofs off buildings. The National Weather Service says as much as 3.5 inches of rain accumulated in parts of southern Illinois overnight. In Gillespie, northeast of St. Louis, school was canceled Thursday because much of the town was without power, and some school buildings were damaged. St. Louis-based utility Ameren says nearly 10,000 southern Illinois customers remain without power. ComEd reports thousands of customers without electricity in and around Chicago. Meteorologists expected mostly clear skies and slightly lower temperatures Thursday in northern Illinois, with more rain possible Thursday night and into the weekend in southern Illinois. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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