One of the Rockford-area's biggest beaches could reopen before the end of summer.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has determined that the Olson Lake beach at Rock Cut State Park is safe for swimmers.
The state closed the beach earlier this year because of poor water quality due to too much silt. But water tests last week showed that the lake is now "good to go." DNR said there's not an official reopening date yet for the beach in Loves Park.