City of Wheaton, IL

04/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/05/2025 12:39

Update: Planned Rally in Adams Park Area

Update 4/5/25:
The planned rally that began at Adams Park on Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. has concluded, and this event occurred without incident.

The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department respect the right of people to assemble. The participants met the City's expectation for a peaceful gathering. Wheaton Police provided a presence at the event to ensure everyone's safety.

We appreciate the cooperation of participants in helping ensure this was a peaceful gathering.

Original Post 4/5/25: The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department are aware of a group of people planning to assemble in the area of Adams Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5. The group has advertised this event as a peaceful rally. Gatherings of this nature are a protected form of the Constitutional right to free speech and assembly.

The Wheaton Police Department will be present for everyone's safety. We expect this will be a peaceful gathering and we respect the right of people to assemble peacefully, but we remind attendees that violent, criminal acts will not be tolerated.

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