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Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break
Meantime, Skokie Health and Human Services Director Mike Charley said the boil order will be in place until at least Saturday afternoon. The boil order reminds residents to boil o
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 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.
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 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
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.
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.
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, 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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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 ...
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How some Central Street businesses were impacted by Valentine’s Day boil order
Restaurants on Central Street had to pivot from their initial Valentine’s Day plans last Friday after a water main break in ...
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 ...