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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
Boil order partially lifted after water main break in Skokie
A boil order remains in effect in Skokie and northwest Evanston after a major water main broke Friday morning, with cleanup and repair efforts underway.
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 ...
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 ...