No one was hurt or ticketed in the accident, which took place at 12:48 p.m. near the intersection of Baytowne Drive. Ameren spokeswoman Kelly Hendrickson said it affected a handful of businesses for about two hours. Click here to reach Tom's Mailbag CHAMPAIGN — It was business as usual on North Prospect Avenue after a car hit a power pole Friday afternoon near the intersection with Baytowne Drive, knocking out power for several large retailers in the area. read more