Tuesday night storms knock power out around area

CHAMPAIGN – Power crews restored service to most customers by early today after thunderstorms caused several power outages in the area Tuesday night.

Ameren Illinois Utilities spokesman Leigh Morris said there were only four customers in Champaign County and one in Vermilion County still without power as of 7:15 a.m. today.

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