At this time, the beach at Lake Taylorville is closed following a water sample from the lake showing the water to not be safe for swimming.

Once a sample can be taken showing that the lake water is safe to swim in again, the City of Taylorville, alongside health officials urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water until further notice. 

Stay tuned to taylorvilledailynews.com for an update once the lake is safe again and has reopened