Wednesday, October 21, 2026Chicago edition
Breaking Water main break closes streets in the Loop Updated 8:35 a.m.
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Water main break closes streets in the Loop

Crews are on site. Several blocks are closed to traffic.

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What happens next: Crews are on site. This story is updated as streets reopen.

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