An individual was detained Thursday on the Lake within the Hills Rotary Club’s Rockin’ Ribfest whereas protesting its parking setup within the northwest suburb.
Officers responded about 4:44 p.m. to the east finish of Bark Park for reviews of a feminine blocking entry to public parking with a automobile, Lake within the Hills police mentioned. She was standing on prime of the automobile protesting the usage of a portion of the canine park for pageant parking.
Officers requested her to maneuver her automobile to an space the place she may protest safely with out blocking the parking space, however she refused and was detained, police mentioned. She was issued a warning for trespassing, and was turned over to a member of the family.
This 12 months’s pageant was relocated to the southwest portion of Sunset Park, in keeping with a Facebook submit from the Village of Lake within the Hills. The north aspect of Bark Park is closed for the pageant, which runs till Sunday, and the south aspect stays open.
“We understand the concerns for the safety of our community’s pets at the Bark Park and know how important this is to all of our members,” the submit mentioned. “Following the event, all sites will be inspected for debris, trash, hazards, and thoroughly cleaned to ensure the safety of our members and their pets … The Bark Park will reopen to all members when the grounds are determined to be safe for all visitors.”