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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Village Ordinance No. 4-6-2: Fishing is prohibited on beaches. Swimmers using the beaches must stay within the confines of the buoys marking the swimming area. The Village Board or Chief of Police may restrict use of bathing beaches when conditions of weather or health warrant or when other activities have been approved. Fires prohibited on beaches. The beach regulations set forth in 77 Illinois Administrative Code 820.400(i) as such regulations now exist or may hereafter be amended, are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof. (Ord. 1083-99, 7-22-1999)
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
BEACH REGULATIONS The Illinois Department of Public Health requires that all municipalities with public beaches to post BEACH REGULATIONS for persons using the beaches. BEACH REGULATIONS are posted at each of our four beaches and apply to the sand beach and the area of water as defined by the blue and white ropes supported by blue and white buoys. The beach water is not suitable for drinking, avoid swallowing beach water. Admission to the beach may be refused to all persons having any contagious disease or infectious conditions such as colds, fever, ringworm, foot infections, skin lesions, carbuncles, boils, diarrhea, vomiting, inflamed eyes, ear discharges, or any other condition which has the appearance of being infectious. Persons with excessive sunburn, abrasions which have not healed, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive tape, rubber bandages, or other bandages of any kind may also be refused admittance. A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shall not be permitted in the beach area. Littering is prohibited. In addition, no food, drink, gum or tobacco is allowed in the water. Glass containers are prohibited throughout the beach area. All children who are not toilet trained shall wear tight fitting rubber or plastic pants. No one should swim alone. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older unless a lifeguard is present. Personal conduct within the beach must be such that safety is not jeopardized. Diving in shallow water is not permitted. Caution shall be exercised in the use of diving facilities. Swimming is prohibited after sunset or before sunrise or when lightning is present including a 15-minute period after the last lightning is observe. No pets are permitted in the beach area. Feeding of wildlife or other actions that encourage their presence is prohibited.
Each beach has a pay phone. The phone is there for use in case of an emergency. If an emergency should occur, pick up the phone and dial 911 for assistance. No coin is needed. Also, Village Ordinance No. 7-5-5 F(1) states that: "it shall be unlawful to operate any boat or vessel within 50 feet of a bathing area, or within any area restricted by buoys. | |
