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Short-term Rentals

In the Village of Fox Lake, short-term rentals are allowed by special use petition. Read on...
New Traffic Plan-Washington St.

A new, temporary traffic plan began on July 18, 2023. Read on...
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The E-Anchor is the Village's weekly, E-newsletter. Read on...
CodeRED Emergency Notification System

CodeRED is a free community notification system available to Fox Lake residents that will send you alerts concerning time-sensitive and/or emergency information that may impact your area. Read on...

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Fatal Traffic Crash

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. Read on...
Village of Fox Lake Police Department releases Independence Day enforcement statistics

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 High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns. Read on...
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. Read on...
Fox Lake Police Department begins Fourth of July safety campaign

Fox Lake Police Department announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Read on...
Fox Lake Police Department joins Illinois ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign to save lives

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 reminds motorists to buckle up. Read on...
Fox Lake Police Department Announces Results of Distracted Driving Enforcement

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 63 citations. Read on...
Fox Lake Presents the Exciting Two-Week Pelican Palooza Event

The Village of Fox Lake is proud to announce Pelican Palooza, a two-week event taking place from April 1 to April 16, 2023. Read on...
Fox Lake Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Results

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. Read on...
Village People Team to take the plunge for Special Olympics Illinois

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, the Village People Team will be taking the plunge into the frigid waters of Nippersink Lake at Lakefront Park for the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Read on...
Village of Fox Lake hosts country themed Boots and Bow Ties Dance

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, the Village of Fox Lake’s Lakefront Park Building was filled with the sights and so55-Dance-2323unds of a fantastic country-themed dance, the Boots and Bow Ties Sweetheart Dance. Read on...
Village of Fox Lake receives APWA project of the year award; second year in a row

The Village of Fox Lake was named a recipient of the project of the year award from the American Public Works Association (APWA) Chicago Metro Lake Branch Chapter. This is the second consecutive year the village received this prestigious award. Read on...
Fox Lake Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

The Fox Lake Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 18-28 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. Read on...
Village of Fox Lake notice of filing period for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election

Election petition filing for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election will be held beginning Monday, December 12, 2022 through Monday, December 19, 2022. Below is information regarding petition filing for the Village of Fox Lake. Read on...
Village of Fox Lake police department releases halloween enforcement numbers

The Village of Fox Lake Police Department made one impaired driving arrest, and issued 12 citations during the recent Halloween enforcement effort. Read on...
This Halloween, keep the scares off the road

Fox Lake Police Department is stepping up impaired driving enforcement for Halloween Read on...
Ship wheel artwork on display at Fox Lake community garden green

An artistic display of ship wheels, painted by community members and village departments, is located at the Fox Lake community garden green. Read on...
This Labor Day, Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Fox Lake Police Department is stepping up

As families and friends plan their end-of-summer celebrations for Labor Day weekend, the Fox Lake Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to stop impaired driving and help save lives. Read on...
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. Read on...
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 enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Read on...
Fox Lake Police Department reminds motorists to ‘Click It or Ticket’

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. Read on...
The Fox Lake Police Department announces results of distracted driving enforcement

Between April 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2022, the Fox Lake Police Department participated in Illinois’ Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign, bringing awareness to area residents and issuing 63 citations. Read on...

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Fatal Traffic Crash

Village of Fox Lake Police Department releases Independence Day enforcement statistics

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

Fox Lake Police Department begins Fourth of July safety campaign

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

Fox Lake Police Department Announces Results of Distracted Driving Enforcement

Fox Lake Presents the Exciting Two-Week Pelican Palooza Event

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

Village People Team to take the plunge for Special Olympics Illinois

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

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

Fox Lake Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

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

Village of Fox Lake police department releases halloween enforcement numbers

This Halloween, keep the scares off the road

Ship wheel artwork on display at Fox Lake community garden green

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

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

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

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

The Fox Lake Police Department announces results of distracted driving enforcement

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