GRAFTON — Approximately 645 Grafton area customers are currently without power due to damage at a local substation, Ameren Illinois officials said around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Karly Combest, a public relations strategist with Ameren Illinois, reported that crews are actively working at the substation in the Grafton area to restore service.

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The exact cause of the damage has not been disclosed.

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Combest said the utility company expects to have power restored in the Grafton area by 6:30 p.m. Monday.

“Crews are actively working and trying to get everyone restored as quickly and safely as possible,” she said.

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