News Flash

Summer Event Cancellation Notice

Due to COVID-19, the Village of Fox Lake has made the decision to cancel multiple special events and community programs for the safety of our residents, guests, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

Summer Event Cancellations include:

• Celebrate Fox Lak...

DECO Phase 3 Guidelines for Businesses

To prepare businesses and employers to implement the new safety guidelines and to bring many residents back to work, the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has developed this business toolkit complete with signage, training ...

Mayoral Address Congratulating Graduates

From the Desk of Mayor Donny Schmit

Mayoral Address Regarding Fox Lake Area School Graduations

I always say, one of our communities’ greatest strengths is our schools. However, during this time I have come to understand it is not just our schools ...

Millennium Park Construction

Starting the week of May 18, 2020 Chicagoland Paving will begin an enhancement project at Millennium Park.

The Village was recently awarded a grant from Lake County Storm Water Management where funds could be used to improve the park area.

The general scope...

Stay-at-home Order Mask Requirement

As part of the extension of the stay-at-home order as of May 1, any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a face-covering when in ...

Frontage Road (North) Construction Notice

Beginning the week of May 4, 2020 we will be moving into stage 3 of the Frontage Road Reconstruction project.  A portion of Frontage Road between Route 134 and W Bayview Drive will be closed in order to reconstruct the existing roadway.  ...

Stay-at-Home Order Extended to May 30, 2020

On April 23, 2020 Governor Pritzker announced he would be signing an Executive Order to extend the Stay-at-Home Order until May 30, 2020.

Therefore, the previous municipal building closure and program cancellation has been extended until May 30, or until i...

Shelter In Place Executive Order FAQ

To view the Executive Order regarding Shelter in Place please click here

For questions regarding the Shelter in Place Executive Order please visit the State of Illinois website: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus/Pages/default.aspx&nb...

PACE Senior Bus Services Suspended

Due to COVID-19 the Village of Fox Lake PACE Senior Bus Service is suspended as of this evening. At this time, we are unsure when service will resume. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For questions please call Village Hall at (847) 587-2151

Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Finances Village Projects

Construction of the North/South Water and Sewer Interconnect, Main Lift Station and Bridge Lift Station were financed by the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF). Interconnecting the North and South drinking water systems will allow t...

Parks & Recreation

Our mission at the Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life for residents and members of surrounding communities by providing educational and recreational activities for all generations to enjoy.