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Shelters have seen an influx of unwanted pets since the pandemic

Sangamon County Board ends 3 a.m. liquor licenses, citing public safety concerns

One springfield alderwoman is urging city council to take action to regulate people breeding dogs in their homes.the new ordinance was introduced at this week’s

(The Center Square) – Illinois is set to have several new laws on the books starting in 2024, some will affect animals and pets. One of the measures taking effect in 2024 is Senate Bill 1883, which makes it illegal in I...

The filing window is closing for candidates seeing county, state, and federal offices; the final ballot will be certified on Jan. 11

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DuPage County Animal Services Committee met Tuesday, June 20

Bill introduced in the state legislature would outlaw declawing cats

(The Center Square) – A proposal in Springfield would make it illegal to declaw cats. The procedure is usually performed by owners who want to protect their furniture or avoid being scratched themselves. ...

Keenan has been serving as interim director of the agency since May 2022, when Greg Largent was fired following an internal review.