[rickkarp]

What would cause 2 outlets in the same room to both not work, but the wire going into the back of the outlet lights up my tester. I changed both outlets, but it's still the same. Thanks

[hkstroud]

What kind of tester you using? If you are using one of those no contact voltage sensors, they detect voltage, but do not tell you that you have a complete circuit.
Really sounds like you have a faulty neutral connection at the outlet that feeds the non functioning outlets.

[creahands]

If the outlets are wired using the speedy push in connections, move wires to the screws. The push connects have a habit of not making good contact.

Does this help?

Chuck