Article updated: 5/10/2013 7:02 PM

Chain O’ Lakes reopens to boating

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Pistakee Lake flooding in Fox Lake leaves many homes surrounded and damaged by floodwaters.

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The Chain O' Lakes has reopened for boating after being closed for 19 days due to flooding, state officials said. With water levels on the Chain dipping below flood stage, the Fox Waterway Agency and Illinois Department of Natural Resources lifted boating restrictions Thursday afternoon.

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