Politics & Government
Village Of Lake In The Hills: Village Of Lake In The Hills Modifies Beach Regulations
Starting on Wednesday, July 21, the Village of Lake in the Hills will implement new beach regulations at Indian Trail Beach and Butch Ha ...
07/20/2021 4:58 PM
Starting on Wednesday, July 21, the Village of Lake in the Hills will implement new beach regulations at Indian Trail Beach and Butch Hagele Beach to address concerns from residents regarding these beaches.
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The following changes are now effective at Village beaches:
“We’ve listened to feedback from our residents and feel these changes will address their concerns,” said Public Works Director Tom Migatz. “We will continue to maintain our beaches for the enjoyment of Village residents and consider opportunities to make operational improvements.”
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Informational signage has been posted at Indian Trail Beach and Butch Hagele Beach to communicate the new regulations with visitors.
Additionally, boaters are reminded that they must obtain a Boat Use Permit and either obtain a Lake Use Permit or pay a Daily Lake Use Fee to operate a boat on the lake at any time.
Residents may apply for Lake Use and Boat Use Permits or pay Daily Lake Use Fees at the Customer Service Desk at Village Hall, located at 600 Harvest Gate. Daily Lake Use Fees may also be paid at the Police Department, located at 1115 Crystal Lake Road.
“We are grateful to our residents for their patience as we considered changes to our beach regulations,” said Village Administrator Fred Mullard. “Recent incidents have highlighted the need to improve how the beaches are managed. We will continue to monitor beach operations and make adjustments as needed to best serve our residents.”
Community members are encouraged to call the Public Works Department at 847-960-7500 with any questions or concerns related to the operational adjustments. During weekends and after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, please call the Police Department’s non-emergency phone number at 847-658-5676 for assistance.
Please see the Village’s Beach Regulations for more information.
2021-07-20 Village of Lake in the Hills Modifies Beach Regulations
This press release was produced by the Village of Lake In The Hills. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
