8/12/19: STRATTON LOCK AND DAM – MECHANICAL FAILURE

John Palmieri, Lockmaster at the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry has indicated the doors on the lock are currently not functioning due to a mechanical failure. The IDNR is currently addressing the issue and is hoping to be back online ASAP. Due to the failure the...

Tommy Shafer-retirement

We would like to acknowledge and congratulate Tommy Shafer on his retirement. He has been a boat mechanic on the Fox Waterway system for over 65 years; he started when he was just 14 years old. We wish him the best in his next chapter of life! Pictured from left to...