Skokie digs out from water main break disaster

Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break
A boil order remains in effect in north suburban Skokie and Evanston after a water main broke Friday morning. The water flooded many streets, turning to ice and freezing some cars in place.
Water main break causes Skokie and Evanston boil orders, flooding and students to be sent home
After a water main break caused flooding and ice, Skokie and Evanston issued boil orders, closed streets and schools went to e-learning.
Boil order lifted for Evanston following Skokie water main break
Evanston officials announced Saturday afternoon that the precautionary boil order placed into effect after a large water main break in Skokie has been lifted for Northwest Evanston and the majority of Skokie.
Skokie, Illinois residents give village an earful in wake of water main break, flooding
The Valentine's Day water main break not only flooded neighborhood streets in Skokie — it also totaled cars and required emergency calls to the plumber. The rush of water also erased priceless memories, like a wedding dress that one local family had stored in a box since the 1980s.
Skokie declares state of emergency following water main break; residents air grievances
The Village of Skokie declared a state of emergency after a water main break, flooding, business closures and water shortages.
Major water main break in Skokie
A water main break at East Prairie Avenue and Emerson Street in Skokie has flooded streets in the area and led the village to issue a boil water order for residents.
Water main break floods roads in Skokie, prompts boil water order and e-learning
A large water main break flooded roads, prompted a boil order and caused schools to turn to e-learning in north suburban Skokie on Friday morning.
Evanston enacts boiling order following Skokie water main break
Skokie reported a water main break at East Prairie Road and Emerson Street Friday morning. In a news release, the village also enacted a boil water order and warned that some residents may experience disruptions to their water supply.
Skokie boil order is still in effect as water system is restored after water main break
Officials say the boil order is expected to continue until at least Sunday evening. Crews continue to replenish the water system, and tests must be done to ensure the water is safe to drink. Bottled water will be handed out from 7 a.
Skokie, Illinois Village Board issues declaration of emergency after water main break
Some residents are unhappy with how the village responded to the disaster — and said as much at a village meeting Tuesday night. Jermont Terry reports.
Skokie restaurants displaying resilience after last week's water main break
Skokie restaurants closed for Valentine’s Day due to a massive water main break are still trying to recover the business they lost. The village is encouraging residents to re-do Valentine’s Day by making reservations for Feb.
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Update: Boil order lifted for Evanston, still in effect for Skokie
A water main break in Skokie caused flooding on McCormick Boulevard. Saturday afternoon update: Just after 4:30 p.m. Saturday ...
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Boil order ends in Evanston, though water main repairs continue
Evanston authorities lifted a boil order affecting water customers in the city’s northwest area. However, the saga that began ...
Water main break leads to boil orders in multiple Chicago suburbs
Multiple boil orders were issued Friday as a water main break in Skokie forced the closures of numerous schools, shut down ...