Open lie! Prankster puts up fake nudist sign on Chicago’s popular non-nude beach – officials warn clothing is still required on the sand

A cheeky prankster has put up a fake nudist sign at a popular Chicago nude beach.

The sign was planted in the sand on Loyola Beach in the Rogers Park neighborhood over Labor Day weekend.

“Nude beach behind this sign” reads a fake poster posted on the internet.

A person with a rather cheeky sense of humor posted a fake sign advertising a beach as “nudist beach” on a popular Chicago waterfront over Labor Day weekend

The image was posted by Councilwoman Maria Hadden (pictured) on X – formerly known as Twitter – along with a caption warning guests that clothing is still required

“We have been informed that someone has put up this cheeky sign at Loyola Beach.” Please note this is not an official @ChicagoParks sign,” Councilwoman Maria Hadden wrote

The image was posted by Councilwoman Maria Hadden on X – formerly known as Twitter – along with a caption warning guests that clothing is still required.

“We have been informed that someone has put up this cheeky sign at Loyola Beach.” Please note this is not an official @ChicagoParks sign,” Hadden wrote.

“We have reported to parks for them to remove it.” As a reminder, all of our beaches require at least some level of clothing,” the local representative continued.

The photo posted by Hadden showed the sign stuck in the sand offshore, with beachgoers visible in the background.

According to X-Data, Hadden’s tweet has been viewed more than 143,000 times and the response has been overwhelming, with thousands liking and retweeting the image.

Dozens of voters also commented on the post with witty replies and continuations of the joke.

This is Loyola Beach where the sign “Nude Beach Behind This Sign” was posted

“I love a councilwoman with a ‘cheeky’ sense of humor.” “Some clothes – just socks, ok?” ‘That’s hilarious.’

‘Compromise? Nudist beach times between November 1st and March 31st.

The sign appeared to feature the city’s real landmark, causing a stir with the Chicago Parks District’s official X account.

“This is not an official @chicagoparks sign.” “@chicagoparks is working to remove all unauthorized signage,” the account wrote in a tweet.

“Please note: Unauthorized use of the @chicagoparks seal is strictly prohibited.”

The reaction was not well received by Chicago residents, who were upset by the prank. “Booooooo,” one person wrote. “Make it true,” replied another.

Dozens of voters also commented on the post with witty replies and continuations of the joke

‘Compromise? Nudist beach times observed between November 1st and March 31st

“Some clothes – just socks ok?” wrote one person

Although the sign was clearly a hoax, Hadden said the local terrain is actually closely tied to the potential for a nude beach.

According to Hadden, in 1932 a representative from the 49th Circuit introduced a resolution to make the land a nude sunbathing area two years before it became Loyola Beach.

The proposal, introduced by George A. Williston, was aimed at placating local residents who “were disrupting the spread of naturist cults in Germany and elsewhere in Europe,” according to a Chicago Tribune article.

The article at the time stated that Williston had facilities that blocked the locals’ view of the naked beachgoers.

The beach should also have included separate sunbathing areas for men and women.