The Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative (EIEC) is still experiencing major power outages in eastern-Illinois, due to high winds. The following communities will be without service for at least another day: Ashkum, Chebanse, Clifton, Cullom and Piper City.

The Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative released this statement in response to several thousand accounts being without electricity:

“As of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, there are still several thousand accounts without electricity. High winds and cold temperature have resulted in many previously restored accounts losing electricity again. The majority of the outages are in the following counties: Ford, Iroquois, and Livingston.

We have brought in additional line crews from ten neighboring cooperatives to assist in the restoration efforts. We expect to have power fully restored in the next several days.

Eastern Illini encourages every member that is still without power to find other lodging for tonight.  Information for emergency situations may be obtained by calling your local township or city office.”