The race for Fox Lake mayor pits incumbent Donald Schmit against political newcomer James Polanis, a write-in candidate. ... He lives in the condominiums at Vacation Village, ...

For the first time in months, it was back to business as usual in Fox Lake, village officials said at a Tuesday night board meeting.“Tonight is a special night,” Mayor Donny Schmit said. “We ...

On Thursday, May 29, WGN Radio’s Your Hometown series returns to Lake County to spotlight Fox Lake. Your Hometown featuring Fox Lake is sponsored by the Illinois Lottery – doing good and supporting ...

Before Fox Lake was scandalized by a police officer who staged his suicide to look like murder, the village endured flare-ups of notoriety dating back to its days as a hideaway for bootleggers ...