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Boil Order Lifted More Than 2 Days After Skokie, Illinois Water Main Break
Businesses and residents were elated that they could finally drink and use their water safely.
February 18, 2025
A boil order for Skokie was lifted Sunday night after residents were stuck boiling water or using bottles for two days — following a water main break that flooded several blocks.
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Businesses and residents were elated that they could finally drink and use their water safely.
"Oh, I got the call first before I saw the email, and I just shouted 'Woo hoo!'" said Erica Mbangamoh, "and we started running the taps, and we were just ready for it to be over."
