While the water level of the DuPage River has started to naturally recede, officials say access to the river is still off limits several days after the Fourth of July storms.
River and riverwalk restrictions
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has restricted all boating activities for the time being. Meanwhile, the Naperville Park District has closed off pedestrian access to the lower sidewalks right along the water in downtown Naperville.
“When water levels are this high and you come up on trees that have branches, the lower branches, that does become a safety hazard. The bridges, we don’t want anyone who is boating to get harmed or put themselves in any risk,” said Danny Rehm, communications manager for the Naperville Park District.
The restrictions will stay in place until the Illinois Department of Natural Resources deems it safe to lift them. More information is available on the organization’s website…