The presidential campaigning is making its way to the area with none other than Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump taking stage at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.
The event, which was initially scheduled for Sept. 12 has been pushed back to Sept. 19, is reportedly aiming to catch major donors from the Chicago and Indiana area with the cost ranging from $1,000 per person to $250,000 per couple.
Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar is hosting the event along with businessman Ron Gidwitz, Illinois Trump Victory chair.
Rumors began soon after the announcement that petitions were started to prevent the event from happening while others focused on the fact such an event places Bolingbrook on the map.
Many took to Facebook to comment on Trump’s arrival including DeAun DeYoung Tollner, stating in her message, “Whether you support him or not, a presidential candidate chose BGC/Bolingbrook as a place to make a speech. It’s an honor and a privilege to host such an event. If you don’t like it, you have a right to speak your mind, but do so respectfully…”
Others disagreed, like Sonya Anderson Ehrich, who replied, “We have the choice to vote for him or not if we want. Me? He’s not getting my vote. I think he is very racist and sexist and will not be good for our country. But that’s just me.”
This will be Trump’s first event in the Chicago area after a rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago campus turned ugly and was canceled because of security concerns.
The Bolingbrook Police Department are preparing for Trump’s arrival though cannot release details.
“We are working with the Secret Service and several other agencies to formulate the best plan possible for his arrival,” said Lt. Carter Larry. “This is to ensure the safety and security of everyone who wishes to show up for the event.”