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27-Year-Old Man Dies After Drowning at Centennial Beach

The park district closed the beach for a safety review under routine privacy protocols.

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Overview

  • Officials responded about 6 p.m. Thursday when a 27-year-old man was found unconscious in the water at Centennial Beach in Naperville.
  • He was transported to Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
  • The beach remains closed Friday pending the park district’s safety review.
  • The park district has not released the victim’s name in adherence to privacy protocols.
  • As a popular summer destination, Centennial Beach routinely closes after serious incidents to allow for safety and privacy reviews.