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Check Your Water — A Boil Order Was Issued In West Town

Officials will deliver leaflets to affected homes and businesses.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
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CHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Water Management issued a boil order in response to a water main emergency near Chicago and Hoyne Avenues.

According to a news release issued by Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), crews discovered a damaged valve on the main and shut water off to a portion of the water grid Monday evening.

The boil order has been issued for properties on both sides of West Chicago Avenue between Oakley Avenue and Leavitt Street.

Crews will leaflet homes and buildings in the affected areas.

For more information, call 312-744-8190.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Rod Blagojevich Praises Trump, Reflects On Prison Time: ‘I’m Bruised, I’m Battered, I’m Bloody’

The former governor addressed throngs of reporters and other fans outside his Ravenswood Manor home Wednesday.

Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published

Pitchfork Lineup Announced: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run the Jewels, The National To Headline Fest

Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief, The Fiery Furnaces and Twin Peaks will also rock the fest.

Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Elected School Board Bill To Get A Renewed Push In The Illinois Legislature

Elected school boards exist in 90% of school districts across the country, according to a Pew Charitable Trusts study.