So...power tried to go out many times, but just couldn't do it. We ran into the basement after the sirens went off and the radio said a tornado was in carol stream on it's way to addisson and elmhurst. Supposedly a lot of power lines down in franklin park. Have to see if my workplace is still standing tomorrow...

I know what you're hoping for.

What a lightning show!

How many folks are without power?

Let me restate that
How many folks are without electricity?

For once, not I said the fly.

All houses across the street are dark - this side is fine. We are watching the neighbors' across the street house for them, but had a garage door code to get in - no key. I'm hoping their back-up sump holds on!

The sky was a lot of colors - dark purple, green!!

We have power - it's amazing! A big storm and we still have power! It did go out for about two minutes but that was it.

Fox chicago news coming on...want to hear about Elmhurst....

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Originally posted by Amy:
..want to hear about Elmhurst....

Who gives a whale's penis about Elmhurst?

It is good about the power however.

It is always great to text your child saying : tornadoes 15 min away!!

Finally, he got back to me!

Ummm, well aside from the fact that there are many nice families there and apparently a tornado touched down, I also get my paycheck from that community!

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Originally posted by Amy:
Ummm, well aside from the fact that there are many nice families there and apparently a tornado touched down, I also get my paycheck from that community!

Paycheck??? Since when???

There are nice families everywhere. And bad ones that deserve the wrath of God.

No call from my security company in Carol Stream, so either the building is gone or everything sems to be fine.

Go figure...May sprinkles and we lose power for 1/2 a day. This awesome storm and barely a flicker. Are we going to have to go to the next council meeting and praise ComEd now?

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Originally posted by GE Fan:

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Originally posted by Amy:
Ummm, well aside from the fact that there are many nice families there and apparently a tornado touched down, I also get my paycheck from that community!

Paycheck??? Since when???

There are nice families everywhere. And bad ones that deserve the wrath of God.

Too bad God doesn't hand-pick who gets hit by the tornado... or your car!

Well, I've been working some so I will start getting a paycheck again soon. My husband is very happy about that.

Any truth to the reports that the fountain in front of the Civic Center was toppled by the winds tonight?

Really?

Now that would be humorous.

Looks like the storm followed Hill St. Some areas along Hill, Main St. and Prospect look like war zones. Lots of trees and power lines down.
Downtown is all lit up. South of 38 is all lit up. CLEA is mostly out.
Derby Glen was out. Westerners and Oak St.folks were spared.

The servants quarter's in the CLEA are up and running. Flickered...but that was about it. Take that you rich b@stards.

Candidate - A friend who is out of town called and asked if I knew the status at Oak and Main area. Power on or out?

Thanks!

I think it was ok. I ran up to that neighborhood to check on the home you went through and everyone appeared lit up. Didn't see any trees or wires down. My girls are at one of your neighbors and they said they saw a funnel. I am certain you were in the basement but did the boys see anything?