Village of Fox Lake
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Village of Fox Lake functions as a municipal government serving a community of about 10,700 residents in northeastern Illinois. It operates as a non-home rule jurisdiction spanning Lake and McHenry counties, with responsibilities focused on delivering local governance and village services to residents and businesses. The village is situated on the southern shores of Pistakee Lake, Nippersink Lake, and Fox Lake—three connected lakes that are part of the Chain O’Lakes system—and it lies about 55 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 20 miles west of Waukegan. The area is described as totaling 9,942 square miles, with roughly one-fifth of that being water, reflecting its lakeside geography. The community emphasizes environmental stewardship, recreational opportunities, and high-quality municipal services as defining aspects of its identity.