Robbins issues boil water order after early morning water main break

A water main break in Chicago's south suburbs early Tuesday prompted an emergency water shutdown and a boil water order for customers served by the affected system.Robbins water main breakThe Village of Robbins said a 12-inch water main broke in the 13500 block of 135th Street, between Spalding and Sawyer avenues. The break caused water levels in the village’s elevated tank and ground reservoir to drop quickly, leading officials to shut down the system at 1:45 a.m.The village planned to temporarily restore water service from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. so residents could handle essential morning activities. Officials cautioned that water pressure and availability could not be guaranteed during that window and urged residents to limit water use.Robbins boil water orderThe mandatory order took effect immediately because of the service interruption and loss of system pressure. Residents should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute — and then let it cool — before using it for drinkin