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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Evanston lifted its boil order for water customers in the city’s northwest, but residents in neighboring Skokie will have to wait longer.
Boil order ends in Evanston, though water main repairs continue
Shun Graves, City Editor • February 15, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Evanston authorities lifted a boil order affecting water customers in the city’s northwest area. However, the saga that began the day before has far from ended in neighboring Skokie. “Thorough testing” of Evanston’s water has shown that it meets state safety standards,...

Three couples share how they met and how they’re celebrating Valentine’s day.
Northwestern couples share their unique love stories on Valentine’s Day
Ecesu Basara, Reporter • February 14, 2025
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Crews blocked off a flooded East Prairie Road following a water break Friday morning.
Evanston enacts boiling order following Skokie water main break
Hannah Webster, Copy Chief • February 14, 2025

Evanston’s boil water order will remain in place until further notice, according to a Friday afternoon news release. The city first announced the order for the northwest side of the city, including the entire 6th Ward and part of the 7th, after Skokie reported a water main break at East Prairie Road and Emerson Street Friday morning. The morning release warned residents against drinking tap water without first boiling it. The order also applies to food preparation, hygiene and dishwashing. “Community members should avoid non-essential tap water use,” the release said.  Friday afternoon, Skokie reported that it hopes water service will be restored for most residents by the evening,...

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
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