Crime & Safety
DuPage County, IL: 200 Motorcyclists Swarm Glen Ellyn, Crash Follows
Glen Ellyn, IL – A normally quiet DuPage County community experienced an unusual scene Tuesday night when approximately 200 motorcyclists descended on Glen Ellyn, triggering multiple 911 calls, a larg
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-11T17:15:45.969Z
Glen Ellyn, IL – A normally quiet DuPage County community experienced an unusual scene Tuesday night when approximately 200 motorcyclists descended on Glen Ellyn, triggering multiple 911 calls, a large police response and a subsequent motorcycle crash that left one person injured.
According to the Glen Ellyn Police Department , emergency calls began around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, as a massive group of motorcycles traveled through the area near Lake Ellyn and the village's Central Business District.
Police identified the riders as affiliated with Chicago United Riders, reporting that numerous motorcyclists disregarded traffic signs and violated Illinois traffic laws.
Police Respond as Riders Flee
Officers quickly saturated the area, attempting to stop several motorcycles for reported traffic violations.
Authorities said many motorcycles had removed or obstructed license plates, while several riders allegedly refused to stop and fled the area.
Neighboring law enforcement agencies were called in to assist, eventually helping Glen Ellyn officers redirect and disperse the group.
Motorcycle Crash Reported Shortly After
Shortly after the gathering dispersed, police received a report of a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Illinois Route 53, south of Illinois Route 38.
The motorcycle operator received a citation, while a passenger was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non life threatening.
Authorities did not confirm whether the crash involved a motorcyclist who had previously fled police.
Motorcycle Impounded, Additional Citations Issued
Police confirmed that one motorcycle was impounded and additional citations were issued during the incident.
Officers continued monitoring the group's movements and addressing violations throughout the response.
The department warned that participants in unauthorized motorcycle gatherings remain subject to traffic enforcement.
For residents of Glen Ellyn, a western Chicago suburb known for its residential neighborhoods and downtown business district, the sudden arrival of approximately 200 motorcycles marked an unusually large nighttime police response.
Authorities have not released a final citation count or announced any arrests.