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, 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Water main break floods streets and homes in Skokie, forces schools and businesses to close
A large water main break in Skokie flooded streets; and forced schools, stores, and restaurants to close. Crews have been making progress on stopping the flow, while trying to clear out ice and slush that froze some cars in place.
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.
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Frustrated Skokie residents sound off about last week's flooding
The Skokie Village Board voted for the emergency declaration that they expect to help free up funds for residents to make ...
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Skokie Village Board votes to declare state of emergency after major flooding from water main break
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) — The Skokie Village Board voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency, which will allow them to access more funds for residents affected by last Friday’s water main ...
Skokie boil order to remain in place until at least Sunday evening, officials say
A boil water order in Skokie will remain in effect until at least Sunday evening, according to an update from village ...