NIPSCO now estimates customers in Munster and Highland will not have electricity until next Tuesday, two weeks after the storms.
Despite a wet and muddy start that delayed Lollapalooza for hours, the festival ended on a much drier note while other parts of the Chicago area were left flooded Saturday.
The National Weather Service has now confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down during severe storms Monday in the Chicago area.
The contractor found dead earlier this week after going missing in a storm sewer has been identified.
Throughout the Chicago area, neighbors were helping neighbors as the severe storm recovery effort continued Wednesday.
At least four tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed.