Skokie digs out from water main break disaster

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.
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.
Water main break in Skokie, Illinois, leaves basements flooded, dangerous conditions behind
Thousands of residents are left without running water, and those who have it are under a boil order after a water main break on Friday. The huge mess has also left some homes with flooded basements and potentially dangerous conditions for people who live nearby.
Skokie lifts boil water order Sunday evening after water main break
A boil water order in Skokie was lifted Sunday evening, according to an update from village officials, after laboratory tests confirmed tap water was safe to drink and use for cooking and hygiene. Samples from 70 locations in the village had been tested to ensure they met quality standards set by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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 residents impacted by water main break can now report damages via email
Cleanup efforts are underway in Skokie after a large water main break Friday, and many residents are now turning their attention toward much needed repairs.
Boil order lifted in Skokie following massive water main break
Officials have revealed what they believe caused a massive water main break in suburban Skokie, which impacted thousands of residents.
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 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
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 lifted more than 2 days after Skokie, Illinois water main break
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