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 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.
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 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.
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.
Evanston, Skokie boil orders enters second day after water main break
SKOKIE, Ill. (CBS) -- A boil order was issued in north suburban Skokie and Evanston on Friday after a water main broke, flooding many streets, where the water turned to ice.
Chicago area village is flooded after water main break
Residents of the village of Skokie, Illinois, awoke Friday morning with a main break, causing city crews to begin fixing the leaking water.
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
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.
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Watch: Drone shows massive water main break wreaking havoc in frozen Chicago suburb
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