<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Fox Lake, <em>Chicago</em></h1><p>Fox Lake is 55 miles of northwest of the downtown area, located by the Chain O&rsquo;Lakes water system and is home to a thriving community due to is vast recreational opportunities. A very popular tourist spot that peaks in the summer, the town is nearby 15 different lakes that make it a premium destination for those looking to boat, fish, swim, and tube. The town is known for being home to legendary Chicago mobster Al Capone, who frequently stayed in a Fox Lake hotel for his weekend retreat. The town was officially incorporated in 1907.</p><p>Fox Lake housing is mostly comprised of single-family homes in the form of ranch homes, townhouses, and condominiums. The average single-family home typically sells for $150,000 with the average condominium going for $70,000.</p><p>The area&rsquo;s students receive their educations by the Fox Lake Grade School District 114 that has two elementary schools and one high school, Grant Community High School. The area&rsquo;s transportation needs are met by the Fox Lake Metra Station, which provides a direct route to Chicago&rsquo;s Union Station.</p>