Dixmoor close to fixing water problem, free showers offered to residents
Seven days later things appear to be moving in the right direction as crews finally identify a broken valve believed to have ruptured Dixmoor’s century old pipeline.
Seven days later things appear to be moving in the right direction as crews finally identify a broken valve believed to have ruptured Dixmoor’s century old pipeline.
Dixmoor residents offered free showers amid ongoing water problems
After nearly a week without water pressure, there may be an end in sight for the people of Dixmoor.
After nearly a week without water pressure, there may be an end in sight for the people of Dixmoor.
Dixmoor enters 7th day of water woes, neighboring communities pitch in to help
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
Schools in suburban Dixmoor move to remote learning as water pressure issues continue for 6th day
Schools in suburban Dixmoor have moved to remote learning as issues with water pressure continue for the sixth day.
Schools in suburban Dixmoor have moved to remote learning as issues with water pressure continue for the sixth day.
Preckwinkle blames aging infrastructure for Dixmoor water issues
Schools in suburban Dixmoor have moved to remote learning as issues with water pressure continue for the sixth day.
Schools in suburban Dixmoor have moved to remote learning as issues with water pressure continue for the sixth day.
Thousands without water pressure for 5th straight day in Dixmoor
Schools and businesses in Dixmoor remain closed as the town deals with a major water crisis.
Schools and businesses in Dixmoor remain closed as the town deals with a major water crisis.
Thousands without water pressure for fifth straight day in Dixmoor
Schools and businesses in Dixmoor remain closed as the town deals with a major water crisis.
Schools and businesses in Dixmoor remain closed as the town deals with a major water crisis.
Suburban Chicago leader begs for help with water crisis: 'I am sending up an SOS'
For days now, there has been little or no water coming out of the pipes in the Chicago suburb of Dixmoor. They've fixed broken pipes and broken turbines, and still the 4,000 residents do not have any water. Businesses and schools are closed.
For days now, there has been little or no water coming out of the pipes in the Chicago suburb of Dixmoor. They've fixed broken pipes and broken turbines, and still the 4,000 residents do not have any water. Businesses and schools are closed.
Water crisis persists in south suburban Dixmoor
A boil water order is still in effect and the city says water pressure has dropped to near zero.
A boil water order is still in effect and the city says water pressure has dropped to near zero.
Suburban Dixmoor stuck with little water pressure after pipe burst
A pipe burst in Harvey piled onto water pressure issues in south suburban Dixmoor.
A pipe burst in Harvey piled onto water pressure issues in south suburban Dixmoor.
Dixmoor stuck with little water pressure after pipe burst
People living in Dixmoor are dealing with little to no water pressure and now we're learning of even more issues. The water pressure issues started this weekend and then on Monday we learned a pipe burst in Harvey.
People living in Dixmoor are dealing with little to no water pressure and now we're learning of even more issues. The water pressure issues started this weekend and then on Monday we learned a pipe burst in Harvey.
Dixmoor residents stuck with 'virtually no water pressure' after pipe burst
A pipe burst in Harvey piled onto water pressure issues in south suburban Dixmoor.
A pipe burst in Harvey piled onto water pressure issues in south suburban Dixmoor.
People are still having water problems in the Chicago suburb of Dixmoor
On Saturday, officials said a broken water main was slowing water pressure. That's since been fixed, but now the turbines need to be repaired, and experts won't be able to even look at the turbines until Monday.
On Saturday, officials said a broken water main was slowing water pressure. That's since been fixed, but now the turbines need to be repaired, and experts won't be able to even look at the turbines until Monday.
People in one Chicago suburb didn't have water on Saturday
The Village told FOX 32 Chicago that water pressure fell to half its normal level on Saturday, which effectively cut off the water supply for all Dixmoor residents. Water pressure has to be at least 35 pounds of pressure per square inch to get water to all the homes in Dixmoor, but pressure has fallen to single digits.
The Village told FOX 32 Chicago that water pressure fell to half its normal level on Saturday, which effectively cut off the water supply for all Dixmoor residents. Water pressure has to be at least 35 pounds of pressure per square inch to get water to all the homes in Dixmoor, but pressure has fallen to single digits.
New Cook County initiative focuses on missing women
A new initiative was launched Wednesday to focus on cases of women who've been missing for years.
A new initiative was launched Wednesday to focus on cases of women who've been missing for years.
Dixmoor woman, 25, reported missing
A 25-year-old woman was reported missing from south suburban Dixmoor.
A 25-year-old woman was reported missing from south suburban Dixmoor.
Dixmoor police commander charged with battery
Cook County prosecutors also charged Dixmoor Commander Ronald Burge Jr. with official misconduct.
Cook County prosecutors also charged Dixmoor Commander Ronald Burge Jr. with official misconduct.
Chicago police officers who helped deliver baby on Easter reconnect, shower her with gifts
Chicago police officers who helped deliver a baby last April followed up with a baby shower on Tuesday.
Chicago police officers who helped deliver a baby last April followed up with a baby shower on Tuesday.
Children found living in 'deplorable' conditions in Dixmoor home
FOX 32's Tia Ewing reports...
FOX 32's Tia Ewing reports...