PHOTO: Squirrel Takes Out Power at Ridge Plaza, Kohl’s, Xsport and More; ComEd Restores Power in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Several businesses were without power Thursday afternoon after a squirrel was grounded out and killed after closing a circuit high atop a tall utility pole on Kennicott Avenue just north of Dundee Road. ComEd quickly sent a first response crew to re-route a power feed to restore power to as many people as possible. Another crew continued to work until about 7:30 p.m. repairing equipment that was damaged when the squirrel was electrocuted.

An employee at Kohl’s said the power was out 2-4 hours Thursday. Staff were having some problems with electronic cash registers freezing as late as 6:30 p.m., but the large department store was open Thursday evening.

ComEd crew repairing power equipment on Kennicott Avenue in Arlington Heights
ComEd crew repairing power equipment on Kennicott Avenue in Arlington Heights.

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Injuries: Dead Squirrel

Damage Estimate: $Unknown




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