Dad checked the pond behind his house (Fosterburg, IL) yesterday and said it was 3" thick. We did some cold water/ice rescue training at work in the Alton Marina, just off the Mississippi River, on Monday and the ice there was not quite 2" thick there. As far as reports go, I haven't been out yet, but would like to get out soon. Judging by the ten day forecast, I won't be doing anything but "hard" water fishing for a while..