A hot day at the beach turned chaotic when Chicago police spotted a gun.
"I was definitely asking why are there so many police? Thirty, forty police lined up. It was strange," one beachgoer said."I seen a weapon coming out of his pocket," one person said.
In addition, police patrols were increased at the beach after a reported youth takeover was posted on social media. The event was promoting a boxing, drinking and twerking contest.for most of the day. Crowds flocked to the lake to keep cool, and the public was warned to be careful.Chicago has opened six cooling centers, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday :King Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.Trina Davila Center, 4312 W. North Ave.
Residents can also find relief in one of the city’s more than 75 Chicago Public Library locations and more than 250 Chicago Park District fieldhouses as well as 176 splash pads.All the news you need to know, every day