The Village of Fox Lake (population 10,700) is located 55 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 20 miles west of Waukegan, Illinois. Fox Lake is a non-home rule community located in Lake and McHenry counties.The Village is located on the South Shore of Pistakee Lake, Nippersink Lake, and Fox Lake, three connected water bodies that form part of the Chain O’Lakes system. The Village of Fox Lake has a total area of 9,942 square miles of which around 20% is water. The community of Fox Lake takes pride in its awarding winning schools, local commerce, dedication to the environment, recreational excellence, and outstanding Village service. The Village of Fox Lake's rich history, and vision towards the future champions the Village's slogan "Anchoring Traditions...Linking the Future."