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Glen Ellyn Officials Bolster Pool Security After Teen Takeover

Glen Ellyn Park District plans to expand social media surveillance in its security update to deter spontaneous large gatherings.

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Overview

  • On July 5, an estimated 200–300 teens flooded Sunset Pool in Glen Ellyn, forcing the park district to close early amid reports of trespassing, underage drinking, cannabis use and fireworks.
  • The Glen Ellyn Police Department, backed by multiple local agencies, evacuated staff and patrons and arrested one individual for illegal fireworks possession.
  • Bystander videos depicted a pool manager being shoved into the lap pool, underscoring safety risks posed by large unsanctioned gatherings.
  • The Park District and police are reviewing staffing levels, access controls and perimeter security as part of a layered defense against flash-mob style incidents.
  • Officials remain on alert across Chicagoland after a planned takeover at Naperville’s Centennial Beach prompted precautionary patrols but did not materialize into disorder.