Braidwood, IL – A violent altercation at the Summer Fest Carnival in Braidwood Sunday evening resulted in two individuals being injured and four people charged. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on July 20, 2025, at Old Smokey Park, located at 245 W. 1st St., when a crowd’s escalating tension led to a physical confrontation.
Multiple bystanders alerted authorities to the disturbance on the festival’s south side, prompting a swift response from Braidwood Police. Officers were soon joined by units from Wilmington, Elwood, and the Will County Sheriff’s Police as the altercation grew in intensity, reflecting a mob mentality among those involved.
Two individuals were treated by Braidwood Fire Department paramedics for minor injuries and were released at the scene. Details surrounding the cause of the altercation have not yet been released by authorities…