CHICAGO (CBS) — A boil order was issued in Skokie, Illinois after a water main break on Friday morning. According to a Village of Skokie alert, the water main broke near East Prairie Road and Emerson Street, affecting the area's water supply. The boil order issued reminds residents to boil tap water or avoid tap water.

After a water main break caused flooding and ice, Skokie and Evanston issued boil orders, closed streets and schools went to e-learning.

A significant transmission water main break in Skokie has closed schools, roads, with a boil water order in place. A portion of neighboring Evanston also has the order in place. According to Emergency Closing Center,