Palos Park, IL – Emergency crews are responding to a major water main break late Saturday night near 104 Commons Drive in Palos Park, affecting the area around 123rd Street and 8100 West.
According to the Palos Park Police Department, officers are on scene assisting the Village of Palos Park Public Works as they work to control flooding and begin repairs. Crews estimate that the repair operation will take approximately six hours to complete.
Officials have not reported any residential water outages at this time, but minor service disruptions or pressure drops are possible for nearby homes and businesses during the repair window. Drivers are urged to avoid Commons Drive and surrounding intersections as emergency and utility vehicles occupy the area.
Residents are encouraged to plan alternate routes and use caution when driving near the affected zone, as crews may be working in low-visibility conditions overnight. Updates will be provided by the Palos Park Police Department as progress continues.
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