16-02-2025
Boil order lifted for Evanston following Skokie water main break
EVANSTON, Ill. – Evanston officials announced Saturday afternoon that the precautionary boil order placed into effect after a large water main break in Skokie has been lifted for Northwest Evanston, except for some residents of the 60203 zip code.
This mean residents in Northwest Evanston are now able to enjoy drinking water, cooking and personal hygiene activities without any precautions.
Skokie officials advise that the boil order, however, remains in effect for the Village of Skokie.
Emergency crews in Skokie were notified about a break in one of the village's primary transmission mains that serves customers in Skokie from its wholesale supplier, the Evanston Water Department, at around 5:15 a.m.
Skokie Public Works Director Max Slankard said the break happened near East Prairie and Emerson Street.
The break caused significant flooding, trapped cars and forced residents to navigate frigid water and ice.
How long will the boil order remain in effect after the Skokie water break?
Because of the break, East Prairie Road between Church Street and Golf Road remains closed, but all other roads impacted have reopened.
The water main break also happened on Valentine's Day, forcing many businesses to close on one of the busiest nights of the year for business.
City officials said they will continue to provide updates to the public about the situation through the village website, Facebook and Instagram pages.
The break has impacted the water supply in the village and a boil order has been issued for the area and for parts of Evanston as well.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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