Skokie digs out from water main break disaster

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 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.
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 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 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.
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's likely cause revealed, officials say
Officials have revealed what they believe caused a massive water main break in suburban Skokie, which impacted thousands of residents.
Skokie boil order expected to remain in place until Sunday evening after large water main break
Residents in the north suburbs are facing boil orders and significantly reduced water pressure after a water main break in Skokie caused widespread flooding and road closures on
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 — following a water main break that flooded several blocks. Businesses and residents were elated that they could finally drink and use their water safely.
Cleanup efforts underway in Skokie after large water main break
Cleanup efforts are underway in Skokie after a large water main break. Now residents are focused on repairs. WGN's Dana Rebik has more.
Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break
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Water main break floods roads in Skokie, prompts boil water order and e-learning
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‘It was terrible:' Skokie restaurants hit hard by boil order during Valentine's Day weekend
Update: The boil order was lifted Sunday evening. Find the latest developments here. Skokie residents and businesses on Sunday marked the third day of a boil order following a massive water main ...