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Flossmoor woman is ComEd’s first female overhead electrician overcame challenges

by Marilyn Thomas on March 27, 2020

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Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor demonstrates her ability to climb a utility pole. She is the first female overhead electrician specialist at ComEd. (Provided photo)

Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor admits her job climbing poles 50 feet in the air to work on electricity isn’t for everyone.

Rain or shine, day or night, Taylor will be one of ComEd’s specialists working to give homes and businesses power.

Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor demonstrates her ability to climb a…