Commonwealth Edison Company
Coverage of Commonwealth Edison Company in the Nexus archive.
- George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products, the first Black-owned company listed on the American Stock Exchange, died at 99. His company, started in 1954 with a $250 loan, became a Black hair care empire with brands like Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen, and sponsored 'Soul Train.' He also founded Independence Bank and established an educational fund awarding over 1,000 scholarships.
- Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
Storms caused widespread power outages across the Midwest, affecting over 264,000 customers in Illinois and disrupting more than 1,000 flights at Chicago airports. Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms led to building damage, fallen trees, and temporary flight ground stops in Chicago and New York.
- Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
Storms caused widespread power outages in the Midwest, affecting over 264,000 customers in Illinois and 140,000 in Michigan. Chicago airports experienced over 1,000 flight delays or cancellations due to thunderstorms, with damage reported including downed trees, building damage, and a collapsed apartment building roof.
- Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
Storms caused widespread power outages affecting over 264,000 customers in Illinois and disrupted Chicago flights with over 1,000 delays or cancellations. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts across the Midwest, leading to damaged infrastructure, fallen trees, and flash flooding risks.