Short-term Rentals

In the Village of Fox Lake, short-term rentals are allowed by special use petition.  The Planning and Zoning Commission agendas are filled with these applications and like other municipalities, the Village is working to allow this type of use for...

New Traffic Plan-Washington St.

As construction takes place on Washington St., a new traffic plan was implemented. It is estimated that the project will be completed in September. Please see below. 

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Fatal Traffic Crash

Fox Lake, IL (August 25, 2023)—On August 24, 2023 at approximately 9:39pm, the Fox Lake Police Department responded to a traffic crash which occurred on U.S. Hwy. 12, north of Illinois Route 134 in Fox Lake IL.   The crash involved two ...

Village of Fox Lake Police Department releases Independence Day enforcement statistics

Fox Lake, IL(July 11, 2023)-- The Fox Lake Police Department announced it made 1 impaired driving arrest, and issued 34 total citations during the recent Fourth of July Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive Hi...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks a New Chapter for Lakefront Park in Fox Lake, Illinois

The Village of Fox Lake is eagerly anticipating a major milestone in the development of Lakefront Park, as the groundbreaking ceremony for its revitalization is set to take place at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Lakefront Park has long bee...

Fox Lake Police Department begins Fourth of July safety campaign

Fox Lake, IL (June 16, 2023)-- Fox Lake Police Department announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-mornin...

Fox Lake Police Department joins Illinois ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign to save lives

Fox Lake, IL (May 15, 2023) — The Fox Lake Police Department today announced it is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign May 19 – 39 and remin...

Fox Lake Police Department Announces Results of Distracted Driving Enforcement

Fox Lake, IL (May 1, 2023) — Between April 1, 2023 and April 30, 2023, the Fox Lake Police Department participated in Illinois’ Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign, bringing awareness to area residents and issuing...

Fox Lake Presents the Exciting Two-Week Pelican Palooza Event

Fox Lake, IL – April 1, 2023 – The Village of Fox Lake is proud to announce Pelican Palooza, a two-week event taking place from April 1 to April 16, 2023. This celebration of the American White Pelican Migration aims to highlight local businesses, parks, ...

Fox Lake Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Results

Fox Lake, IL (March 24, 2023) – The Fox Lake Police Department announced it made one DUI arrest and issued 13 other citations for various traffic violations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period.  

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Village People Team to take the plunge for Special Olympics Illinois

Fox Lake, IL (Feb. 24, 2023) - On Sunday, February 26, 2023, the Village People Team will be taking the plunge into the frigid waters of Nippersink Lake for the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge. This team of brave and fun-loving individuals is dedicat...

Village of Fox Lake hosts country themed Boots and Bow Ties Dance

Fox Lake, IL (Feb. 21, 2023) – On Saturday, February 18, 2023, the Village of Fox Lake’s Lakefront Park Building was filled with the sights and sounds of a fantastic country-themed dance, the Boots and Bow Ties Sweetheart Danc...

Village of Fox Lake receives APWA project of the year award; second year in a row

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Village of Fox Lake receives APWA project of the year award; second year in a row

Fox Lake, Ill. (Jan. 26, 2023) –The Village of Fox Lake was named a recipient of the project of the year award from the American Public Works A...

Fox Lake Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 5, 2022

Fox Lake Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

Fox Lake, Ill. (Dec. 5, 2022) – The Fox Lake Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 18-28 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive...

Village of Fox Lake notice of filing period for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 28, 2022

Village of Fox Lake notice of filing period for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election

Fox Lake, Ill. (Nov. 28, 2022) – Election petition filing for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election will be hel...

Village of Fox Lake police department releases halloween enforcement numbers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 8, 2022

Village of Fox Lake police department releases halloween enforcement numbers

Fox Lake, Ill. (Nov. 8, 2022)– The Village of Fox Lake Police Department made one impaired driving arrest, and issue...

This Halloween, keep the scares off the road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 17, 2022

This Halloween, keep the scares off the road

Fox Lake Police Department is stepping up impaired driving enforcement for Halloween 

Fox Lake, Ill, (Oct. 17 2022) – The Fox Lake Police D...

Ship wheel artwork on display at Fox Lake community garden green

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 23, 2022

Ship wheel artwork on display at Fox Lake community garden green

Fox Lake, Ill. (Sept. 23, 2022) –An artistic display of ship wheels, painted by community members and village departments, is located at the Fox...

This Labor Day, Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Fox Lake Police Department is stepping up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/24/2022

This Labor Day, Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Fox Lake Police Department is stepping up traffic safety efforts

Fox Lake, Ill. (08/24/2022) – As families and friends plan their end-of-sum...

Commander Martin of Fox Lake Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2022

Commander Martin of Fox Lake Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

FOX LAKE, Ill.(June 30, 2022)- Commander Joseph Martin has graduated from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety.

Th...

Fox Lake Police Department begins Fourth of July safety campaign to encourage safe and sober driving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2022

Fox Lake Police Department begins Fourth of July safety campaign to encourage safe and sober driving

Fox Lake, Ill.(June 20, 2022)- Fox Lake Police Department announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcem...

Fox Lake Police Department reminds motorists to ‘Click It or Ticket’

Fox Lake, IL — The Fox Lake Police Department today announced it is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign May 13 – 31 and reminds motorists to buckle up. “Click It or Ticket” focuses on safety education and law enforce...

The Fox Lake Police Department announces results of distracted driving enforcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/5/2022

The Fox Lake Police Department announces results of distracted driving enforcement

Fox Lake, IL — Between April 1^st, 2022 and April 30^th, 2022, the Fox Lake Police Department participated in Illinois’ Distra...

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