Skokie digs out from water main break disaster

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 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.
Major water main break in Skokie
A water main break at East Prairie Avenue and Emerson Street in Skokie has flooded streets in the area and led the village to issue a boil water order for residents.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break
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Water main break leads to boil orders in multiple Chicago suburbs
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