Low-Hanging Communications Line at St. John's Church, Palatine

Summary: Emergency services responded to reports of a low-hanging communications line near St. John's Church at 1475 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, Illinois. The property owner was aware of the hazard and had secured the area. It was determined to be a telecommunications (likely Comcast) line, not a power line. ComEd was present, and arrangements were made to contact Comcast. The situation posed no immediate danger, and the wire was to be put back up by the appropriate utility.