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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After water main break, Skokie Village Board to vote on emergency declaration
The Skokie Village Board may approve an emergency declaration on Monday night after a massive water main break last week. The water main break led to flooded streets, school and business closures and a water boil order for more than 2 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 system, and tests must be done to ensure the water is safe to drink. Bottled water will be handed out from 7 a.
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.
Skokie residents impacted by flooding from water main break seek answers at Tuesday night meeting
Many Skokie residents impacted by flooding from a water main break last week are hoping to get answers at a meeting on Tuesday night.
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
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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 ...
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Multiple Lake County fire departments respond to Skokie after water main break leaves town without water
Multiple fire departments from Lake County responded to Skokie after a water main break on Friday caused major flooding and ...