Skokie digs out from water main break disaster

Skokie digs out from water main break disaster; will declare emergency
A Skokie water main break Feb. 14 damaged homes, closed a mall, streets, businesses and schools. Residents affected by the break are urged to file insurance claims.
How we captured this photo of flooding after a water main break in Skokie
A man tries to clean a drainage hole in a flooded portion of Bennet Avenue in Skokie, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. A large water main break in northeastern Skokie flooded much of the neighborhood, prompting the village to issue a boil order, close schools and block roads near the ruptured main.
Skokie, Illinois residents give village an earful in wake of water main break, flooding
Last Friday, a water main break caused major problems in Skokie, Illinois — flooding streets, yards, garages, shutting down businesses, and leaving the suburban village and part of neighboring Evanston under a boil order.
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.
Boil order lifted on 3rd day as Skokie residents clean up damage left by water main break
A boil water was lifted Sunday as residents continue to clean up damages left by a large water main break in Skokie.
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.
Skokie water main break causes widespread flooding, icy conditions, road closures
A water main break in Skokie caused road closures and a boil order for the area, with residents advised to use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and
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.
Repairs continue after major water main break in Skokie; boil order continues at least through Sunday evening
Crews determined a fitting cap on a major transmission main failed, causing the break. Crews were working to replace it on Saturday.
Skokie water main break floods neighborhood, boil order issued
A water main break in Skokie flooded roads and neighborhood homes, prompting a boil water order in the area and some schools to shift to remote learning Friday morning.
Boil order lifted more than 2 days after Skokie, Illinois water main break
A boil order for Skokie was lifted Sunday night after residents were stuck boiling water or using bottles for two days — ...
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 ...