77,000 without power in northern Illinois

As Northern Illinois braces for another line of thunderstorms, utility crews are working to restore service to those left without power by a morning front.

ComEd says about 77,000 customers are without power Sunday afternoon. About 97,000 were left in the dark immediately after the early-morning storm.

About 19,000 customers remain without power in Chicago, which was among the hardest-hit area.

The morning storm system packed wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour, which damaged the utility's power lines. ComEd spokeswoman Kim Johnson says a few lightning strikes affected lines as well.

National Weather Service meteorologist Casey Sullivan says the agency received reports of quarter-sized hail.

The morning storm system packed wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour, which damaged the utility's power lines.

National Weather Service meteorologist Casey Sullivan says the agency received reports of quarter-sized hail.

Another round of thunderstorms are expected to pelt the area Sunday afternoon.