US EditionWater main break coating Skokie in ice, water
- A water main break in Skokie occurred at East Prairie Road and Emerson Street, flooding nearby areas on February 14, 2025.
- Skokie and Evanston officials issued a boil order for drinking water and closed several streets due to the flooding.
- Niles Township High School District 219 implemented an e-learning day on February 14, 2025, in response to the water main break.
- Residents reported severe flooding, reaching knee-high levels in some areas, with concerns about property damage.
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Water main break floods Skokie neighborhood. 'I thought, 'Holy sh—, Armageddon!'
A river's worth of water was flowing down Skokie resident Danira Dizdarevic's street when she stepped outside before dawn to go to the gym."I thought, 'Holy sh—, Armageddon!'" she said.But it wasn't the end of the world.Instead, 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 water main break — which was still overflowing Friday …
Water main break causes Skokie and Evanston boil orders, flooding and students to be sent home
Skokie residents who live near Church Street and McCormick Boulevard got a rude awakening Friday morning after a broken water main flooded the areas of the neighborhood and the cold turned much of it to ice. Skokie and Evanston officials issued a boil order for drinking water and closed down streets while some schools switched to e-learning. Skokie officials said the flooding was caused by a burst water main at East Prairie Road and Emerson Stre…
Skokie water main break causing widespread flooding, icy conditions, road closures
A water main break in Skokie, Illinois has caused flooding and icy conditions, prompting road closures and a boil order for the affected area. Emergency officials have advised residents to avoid the area and use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Public works crew is on the scene working to resolve the issue.
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