Springfield, IL — February 5, 2026 — Local News Update
Springfield, IL — February 5, 2026 — A truck crash in Springfield has caused a power outage and traffic disruptions Wednesday morning. According to City Water, Light and Power (…
Truck Crash Causes Power Outage and Traffic Disruptions in Springfield
Springfield, IL — February 5, 2026 — A truck crash in Springfield has caused a power outage and traffic disruptions Wednesday morning. According to City Water, Light and Power (CWLP), the crash happened near 9th Street and Miller Street, where a truck struck both a utility pole and a house. The impact knocked out power for several blocks and affected traffic signals in the area.
CWLP reports that about 134 customers are without electricity from 8th to 10th Streets, between North Grand Avenue and Carpenter Street. Crews are working to restore service and estimate power will be back on by 11 a.m. Traffic lights are currently out at North Grand Avenue and 9th Street, and the intersection has been temporarily converted into a four-way stop with posted signage. Northbound lanes of 9th Street are closed at Carpenter Street, and drivers are urged to use alternate routes until repairs are complete. Residents can check current outage updates on the CWLP outage map.
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Weather Forecast
Today: Scattered Snow Showers, 30°F, SSW 10 to 15 mph, Precip: 50%
Tonight: Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers, 28°F, WSW 10 mph, Precip: 67%
Friday: Chance Snow Showers, 37°F, NW 5 to 25 mph, Precip: 59%
Friday Night: Isolated Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy, 13°F, NNW 15 to 25 mph, Precip: 17%
Saturday: Partly Sunny, 23°F, N 5 to 15 mph, Precip: 8%
Saturday Night: Cloudy then Slight Chance Snow, 18°F, SSE 5 to 10 mph, Precip: 16%
