An Ogle County judge set a Feb. 17 trial for an animal rights activist accused of falsely reporting a shooting at a rodeo near Rochelle

State Sen. Andrew Chesney will host a pet adoption fair on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport at 966 W. Rudy Road.

Benedictine University in Lisle has started an animal-assisted therapy course

A year ago, McHenry went owl-crazy when a snowy owl was spotted in a field on the south side of town but was later hit and killed by a car. The bird is now remembered in song.

An Elmhurst volunteer goes above and beyond during the hours she spends at DuPage County Animal Services in Wheaton

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

McHenry says a couple is in violation of ordinances by having emus. The residents say they've had the birds since before their land was forced to be annexed into the city, but say they'll see rather than fight the city.

“I permitted an event to an animal abuser. I did,” DeKalb County Interim Administrator Derek Hiland said of an Aug. 2 rodeo in Kirkland. In the past few years, steer-tailing events have drawn widespread criticism, though some say animal abuse allegations are hard to prosecute.

In the past few years, steer-tailing events in DeKalb, Will, Ogle and McHenry counties, among others, have drawn widespread criticism. Some say animal abuse allegations are hard to prosecute, however.

The Channahon Police Department said it is investigating a hit-and-run incident from 6:42 p.m. Saturday after a driver hit a dog and fled.

At Sterling High School, students in the agriculture program are not just learning about crops and machinery – they are gaining hands-on experience with animals and plants, building skills that could shape future careers or even help them manage their own gardens and pets.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 24 featured Shaw Local News reporter Brandon Clark looking at local news coverage on stories like the Kitzman Farm's care of animals, and a new tattoo business now open.

Dr. Christina Edlebeck recently joined Rochelle Veterinary Hospital as its newest veterinarian on July 21, 2025.

Join the DeKalb County History Center on Sept. 25 to explore the special relationship between people, animals and the land.

The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Preserve – home to a herd of more than 100 bison roaming 1,500 acres as well as a host of other uncommon plants and animals – will hold its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 20, 2025.

Fans brought their canine friends with them to the ballpark as part of a special promotion by the Joliet Slammers on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

This Yorkville Library program was designed as a way to help struggling readers by having them read to dogs.

The 2025 Kendall County Fair was held at the fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois Route 71, in Yorkville, from July 31 - Aug. 3.

There are a number of animals that feel very exotic to me, here in Northern Illinois: platypuses, lions, capybara, and armadillos. At least one of those may not be so exotic for much longer.

Whiteside County 4-H will host a workshop for young animal lovers to introduce them to the field of veterinary science. The workshop will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. July 28 at the Rock Falls Public Library.

A rodeo in Rochelle is under fire for steer tailing.

“This bill is a crucial first step in recognizing the essential role of credentialed technicians," Joliet Junior College professor Abby Panozzo said, referring to Illinois House Bill 3360, which passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.

A 14-year-old Labrador retriever named Bear was euthanized after a Joliet woman allegedly caused the dog to suffer a heat stroke, police said.

The village’s Happy Tails Dog Park opened in August 2022 on 1.5 acres next to the Oswego Public Works facility at 100 Theodore Drive.

When it gets hot outside, pet owners need to remember to keep their dogs, cats, horses and any other beloved pets cool.

DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is hosting a public opening celebration on Saturday, June 14, with tours and pets in need of a home.

Six horses were killed when an overnight ravaged a barn near Harvard.

100+ Women Who Care of Will County has made their last big check presentation of their 2024-2025 giving year, presenting over $9,000 to Legacy Ranch in Lockport.

The weather was perfect and the animals and tractors did not disappoint as Oregon Elementary School students flocked to the Oregon High School's FFA Petting Zoo and Ag Event on Friday, May 9, 2025. FFA students brought their tractors and animals to the lawn of the elementary school for kids to learn about agriculture.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when encountering them in the wild.

Laura Flamion has been named administrator of animal services at DuPage County's animal shelter

The city of Crest Hill is still working with Joliet Township Animal Control to remove all animals from the home.

The snowy owl that captured McHenry's attention in December was underweight and starving when it was hit by a car and killed.

Forest Preserve District of Will County programs offer plenty of family fun for spring break outings in March.

Will County Animal Protection Services will waive its adoption fees for dogs six months and older through March 31,

A North American gray wolf will take center stage at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Mammal Madness event at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center on Saturday.

Providers at UrgentVet Joliet compassionately treat a wide range of pet illness and injuries and also provide end-of-life care.

When Gail Gilbert's new puppy suddenly stopped being able to use its legs normally, she was told to euthanize the animal. Her refusal led her to make a feature-length documentary called "Puppy Love." Upcoming screenings will benefit Helping Paws animal shelter in Woodstock.

UrgentVet Joliet will treat a wide range of pet illness and injuries as well provide end-of-life care when it opens its new location on Thursday.

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District rescued a deer from the Fox River on Friday.

Charlie, the Bernese mountain dog rescued after a week on his own with a broken femur, is resting comfortably at home following surgery to repair broken leg.

Through a $14 million project, the DuPage County animal shelter has roughly doubled in size with a 10,000-square-foot addition.

Charlie, a Bernese mountain dog that took off from his yard on Dec. 30 was found on Sunday with the help of a thermal drone operator.

Charlie the Bernese mountain ran off and got lost a week ago. After a search captured the attention of the community, a heat-sensing drone was used to locate the animal, who was apparently hit by a car and suffered a broken leg.

From trumpeter swans to cows to the snowy owl that captured, and then broke, our hearts, here are some of the animals our staff and contributors captured in photographs in 2024.

Three horses and a pony were killed in a barn fire near Marengo in the early hours of Tuesday.

In addition to dogs and cats, rabbits and ferrets are now eligible for Will County Animal Protection Services microchipping promotion.

A snowy owl that has been drawing thousands of birdwatchers to McHenry was found dead on Bull Valley Road, police confirm. All the attention might have contributed to its death.

A snowy owl delighted birders and photographers in McHenry County in recent days before it was found dead Dec. 17 after apparently having been hit by a car. Readers shared their photos of the stunning bird.

Police and a bird-monitoring group are investigating how two dozen Canada geese sustained lead poisoning in Lombard, Addison and Villa Park.