Attention Commercial Businesses

We are currently upgrading our system. As part of this process, our Commercial Permit Application will be moving online. We anticipate the online application will be up and running sometime in February. Please check back for updates, and thank you for your patience...

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...