LITH Police To Monitor Beach Capacity

LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — Following reports of overcrowding at Indian Trail Beach in Lake in the Hills village officials announced Thursday they will take action moving forward if more than 50 people are found to be at the beach at the same time. The Lake in the Hills Police Department will regularly monitor capacity at both Indian Trail Beach and Butch Hagele Beach, both located on Woods Creek Lake, and respond to calls about the beach capacity.

If necessary, the beaches will be closed on days when the 50-person capacity limit is not followed, according to a post on the Lake in the Hills Police Department Facebook page. Those wishing to report capacity issues can call the Lake in the Hills Police Department's non-emergency number at 847-658-5676.

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"If there are too many people at the beach when you arrive, please wait for some to leave before visiting," according to the Facebook post. The new rules will take effect on Friday, July 31.

The village has also enacted new protocol after hearing concerns about boat security. Village officials said the boat storage area will be locked and fishing will no longer be allowed at Indian Trail Beach.

The area that was used for fishing is located in the boat storage area, which will be locked, but those wishing to fish on Woods Creek Lake can do so at Nockels Park and Echo Hill Park. Boat owners have be notified about the changes and will be able to access the area, according to village officials.

More information is available on the village of Lake in the Hills website