Ameren says power's back, but urges preparation

Ameren Illinois says it's restored power to the tens of thousands in Illinois who had lost electricity at some point because of the weekend ice storm and arctic winds that followed it.

Any customer who is still without electrical service is urged to contact Ameren Illinois immediately. The numbers are 888-672-5252 (AmerenCILCO), 888-789-2477 (AmerenCIPS) and 800-755-7000 (AmerenIP).

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