11/13/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

The Fox River Status Update for November 17, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY Starting Monday Winter Drawdown begins and will be completed December 1st. This will be the last update until next season,...

10/31/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

The Fox River Status Update for October 31, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY The lock will be closed starting tomorrow, November 1st. The start of winter drawdown will be delayed until November 17th....

10/23/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

The Fox River Status Update for October 23, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY Despite the extension to Summer Pool, the lock will be closed on November 1st. Due to construction needs at Chain O’Lakes...

9/25/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

The Fox River Status Update for September 25, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY There is currently no rain forecasted for the lakes over the next 7 Days. Inflows are forecasted to remain near current...