Skokie Water Main Break Causes Severe Flooding and Boil Order

Residents face icy conditions, school closures, and restricted water use as crews work to restore the system.

A major water main break occurred early Friday morning at East Prairie Road and Emerson Street in Skokie, causing significant flooding and icy conditions in the area.
Village officials issued a boil order, advising residents to boil water for at least five minutes before use or rely on bottled water until further notice.
The flooding forced road closures, including McCormick Boulevard and East Prairie Road, and led to school closures and e-learning days for affected districts.
Residents reported calf-deep flooding that froze in the cold weather, damaging garages, vehicles, and creating hazardous conditions.
Crews have isolated the damaged section and are working to restore water pressure; testing by the Environmental Protection Agency will determine when the boil order can be lifted.