RFP Addendum

Dear all, Thank you for your time and effort in responding to the RFP. In response to your questions, please refer to the RFP for most answers. The website that currently exists has all of the links, photos & contact information that is needed in the proposed new...

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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....

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Website Design and Development Project

Request for Proposals (RFP) Website Design and Development Project Date Issued: October 24, 2025 The Fox Waterway Agency is seeking qualified vendors to provide professional services for the design, development, and implementation of an updated agency website, along...

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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...

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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...

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9/18/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

The Fox River Status Update for September 18, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY There is currently 0.85” of rain forecasted for the lakes over the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Inflows are forecasted to remain...

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HURRICANE ON THE CHAIN SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2025

Dates of the event are Saturday 9/20/2025 and Sunday 9/21/2025 Lake Marie will be No Wake on both dates from 10AM to 5PM There will be a NO BOAT zone in force during 10AM to 5PM both days per the attached map There will be a designated channel to access Bluff Lake on...

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9/11/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

SUMMARY Unfortunately, this week’s update is a repeat of last week due to the lack of rain. There is currently less than 0.10” of rain forecasted for the lakes over the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Inflows are forecasted to remain at low levels (Figure 1). Fox Lake, the...

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9/4/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

The Fox River Status Update for September 4, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY There is currently less than 0.10” of rain forecasted for the lakes over the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Inflows are forecasted...

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