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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.A
Railroad Days Parade Date
FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: January 27, 2020
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
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APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR:
Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner
ITEM SUMMARY:
In 2019, the Railroad Days Parade took place on the Park District's June 8" Hello Summer event due to
safety concerns related to road construction along the usual parade route during the festival. Historically,
the parade has occurred on the Sunday of the Railroad Days Festival in mid-July.
Feedback is requested to determine whether the parade should continue to be tied to the Park District's
Hello Summer event, taking place on June 13, 2020, or return to the Sunday of the Railroad Days
Festival on July 12, 2020.
The Public Works Director has confirmed that the Washington Street road construction project resumes in
Spring of 2020. The start date of this road construction project is unknown and dependent on weather,
but will likely to begin in April or May of 2020. The work is anticipated to continue through the month of
June and may extend into the month of July.
The usual parade route includes Washington Street between Ingalton Avenue and Arbor Avenue. This
section of road may not be available for the parade if road construction is in progress at the time of the
event. An alternative route should be considered for the 2020 parade in the event that road construction
is still taking place on the scheduled parade date.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Recommend whether the parade should take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020 or Sunday, July 12,
2020.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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DIVISION 6. - ANIMAL CONTROL AND CARE
Sec, 11-76. - Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to provide harmonious relationships in the interaction between man and animal by:
(1) Protecting the citizens of West Chicago from rabies by specifying such preventive and control
measures as may be necessary;
(2) Protecting animals from improper use, abuse, neglect, inhumane treatment and health hazards,
particularly rabies;
(3) Providing security to residents from annoyance, intimidation and injury from dogs and other
animals;
(4) Encouraging responsible pet ownership; and
(5) Providing for the assessment of penalties for violators and for the enforcement and administration
of this article.
(Ord. No. 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec. 11-77, - Definitions.
As used in this article, the following words are defined.
Administrator: The licensed veterinarian appointed by the DuPage County Board pursuant to the Illinois animal
control act or his authorized representative.
Animal: Any live vertebrate creature except man.
Animal capable of transmitting rabies: All animals classified as mammals.
Animal care facility means an animal control center or animal shelter, maintained by or under contract with any
state, county, or municipality, whose mission and practice is, in whole, or significant part, the rescue and placement of
animals in permanent homes or rescue organizations.
Animal contro! warden: A DuPage County employee appointed by the administrator.
Animal rescue organization means any not-for-profit organization which has tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)
(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, whose mission and practice is, in whole or in significant part, the rescue
and placement of animals in permanent homes. This term does not include any entity, which is, or is housed on the
premises of, a breeder or broker, obtains dogs from a breeder or broker in exchange for payment or compensation, or
resells dogs obtained from a breeder or broker and provides payment or compensation to such breeder or broker,
Animal Shelter; A facility operated, owned, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare
society, or other non-profit organization for the purpose of providing for and promoting the welfare, protection, and
humane treatment of animals, "Animal shelter" also means any veterinary hospital or clinic operated by a veterinarian
or veterinarians licensed under the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 which operates for the above
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Bird: Any flying vertebrate that is covered with feathers.
Bite: Seizure of a person or animal with the jaws or teeth of any cat, dog or other animal capable of transmitting
rabies so that the person so seized has been wounded or pierced and further includes contact of the saliva of such cat,
dog or other animal with any break or abrasion of the skin.
Cat; All members of the classification, Felis catus.
Companion animal: An animal that is commonly considered to be, or is considered by the owner to be, a pet.
"Companion animal" includes, but is not limited to, canines, felines, and equines.
Confined; Restriction of an animal at all times by the owner, or his agent, to an escape-proof building, house, or
other enclosure away from other animals and the public,
Control: Any owned animal that is either secured by a leash or lead, under voice control, contained by invisible
fence or within the premises of its owner or another person with the consent of the person and prevented from leaving
said premises by some suitable barrier or restriction, or confined within a crate or cage, or confined within a vehicle.
Dangerous animal: Includes any of the following types of animals regardless of past behavior: lion, tiger, leopard,
ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, lynx, bobcat, jaguarundi, any hybrid thereof, or any other similar feline
animal; bear, hyena, wolf, coyote, wolf-dog or coyote-dog hybrid; any member of the crocodilian family; poisonous
reptiles, or any other life threatening reptile; or any other animal which is wild by nature and not usually tamed ("ferae
naturae") in the eyes of the law.
Dangerous dog: Any individual dog, as defined by DuPage Animal Control and Care, anywhere other than upon the
property of the owner or custodian of the dog and unmuzzled, unleashed, or unattended by its owner or custodian that
behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses a serious and unjustified imminent threat of serious
physical injury or death to a person or a companion animal or a dog that, without justification, bites a person and does
not cause serious physical injury.
Department: The Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois.
Dog: All members of the classification Canis familiaris.
Domestic animal: Any animal which has been domesticated by man so as to live and breed in a tame condition.
Enclosure. A fence or structure of at least six (6) feet in height, forming or causing an enclosure suitable to prevent
the entry of young children, and suitable to confine a vicious dog in conjunction with other measures that may be taken
by the owner or keeper, such as tethering of the vicious dog within the enclosure. The enclosure shall be securely
enclosed and locked and designed with secure sides, top, and bottom and shall be designed to prevent the animal from
escaping from the enclosure. If the enclosure is a room within a residence, it cannot have direct ingress from or egress
to the outdoors unless it leads directly to an enclosed pen and the door must be locked. A vicious dog may be allowed
to move about freely within the entire residence if it is muzzled at all times.
Feral cat: Any cat that is undomesticated or untamed or has returned to an undomesticated or untamed state and
is living uncontrolled in the wild.
Guard dog: A dog used in a commercial business or by a municipal or police department for the purposes of patrol
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Guide dog: A dog trained by a recognized organization to lead the legally blind,
Impounded: Taken into the custody of the public animal control facility in the city, town, or county where the animal
is found,
Inoculation against rabies; The injection of a rabies vaccine approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and
administered by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with the company's recommendations for the vaccine used.
Intact animal: An animal that has not been spayed or neutered.
Leash: A cord, rope, strap, or chain which shall be securely fastened to the collar or harness of a dog or other
animal and shall be of sufficient strength to keep such dog or other animal under control.
Licensed veterinarian; A veterinarian licensed by the state in which he engages in the practice of veterinary
medicine,
Offer for sale means to sell, offer for sale or adoption, advertise for the sale of, barter, auction, give away or
otherwise dispose of a dog or cat.
Owner: Any person having a right of property in an animal, or who keeps or harbors an animal, or who has it in his
care, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog to remain on any premises occupied by him or her.
"Owner" does not include a feral cat caretaker participating in a trap, spay/neuter, return or release program.
Person: Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, society, association or other legal entity, any public or private
institution, the State of Illinois, municipal corporation or political subdivision of the state, or any other business unit,
Pet shop: Means a retail establishment which sells any or all of the following to the general public: pets, pet
accessories, and pet supplies. Pet shops can house an accessory veterinary clinic and/or an accessory indoor grooming
facility. No pet shop shall sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats
or dogs. Pet shops shall not include an animal care facility or animal rescue organization, as defined. Nothing in this
section shall prohibit pet stores from collaborating with animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations to offer
space for such entities to showcase adoptable dogs and cats,
Police animal: An animal owned or used by a law enforcement department or agency in the course of the
department or agency's work.
Pound or animal control facility: Any facility licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and approved by the
administrator for the purpose of enforcing this article and used as a shelter for seized, stray, homeless, abandoned or
unwanted animals.
Service animal: Means an animal trained in obedience and task skills to meet the needs of a person with a
disability.
Stray animal; Any owned animal that is not controlled.
Vicious dog: A dog that, without justification, attacks a person and causes serious physical injury or death or any
individual dog that has been found to be a "dangerous dog" upon three (3) separate occasions.
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Wolf-dog or coyote-dog hybrid: Any animal that results from the cross breeding of a wolf or coyote with a dog.
(Ord. No, 19-0-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec, 11-78. - Animal care.
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(b)
(c)
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No owner shall fail to provide his animals with sufficient wholesome food and water, proper shelter and
protection from the weather, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering and with humane care
and treatment. Proper shelter and protection from the weather shall be defined as for a dog to bea
building, moisture proof, with a dry floor and adequate and clean bedding material, A horse shall need a
building of a least three (3) walls and a roof. It shall have a dry floor with clean and adequate bedding of
straw, chips or other suitable material. The inside dimensions of the building shall have a measured area
(length times width) of at least three (3) times the length of the animal. For a horse the dimensions shall
be five (5) times the length of the animal. The length of the animal is the distance from the nose to base
of tail.
No person shall beat, torment, overload, overwork or otherwise abuse an animal.
No person shall own, keep, harbor, or otherwise maintain within the city, any breeds of fowl that are or
will be used in the pursuit of and staging of cockfighting on any premises.
No person shall promote, conduct or carry on, advertise, collect money or in any other manner assist in
the presentation for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show, exhibition, program, or
other activity involving a fight between two (2) or more animals or any animal or human, or the
intentional killing or injuring of any animal nor any simulated version of the same that involves baiting or
inciting an animal toward intent to fight.
No person shall hold a greased pig contest.
No person shall be permitted to keep animals in violation of the "Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act" or
the "Illinois Animal Welfare Act".
No owner may abandon any animal where it may become a public charge or may suffer injury, hunger or
exposure.
No person shall keep any animal within a building or upon any premises without food, water or proper
care and attention for a period of time sufficient to cause undue discomfort or suffering. If the owner
cannot be located after reasonable search, or if the owner shall be known to be absent due to injury,
illness, incarceration or other involuntary circumstances, it shall be the duty of the officer/community
service officer to act upon the complaint as directed by the "Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act",
No person shall give away or use any live animal as a prize for or as an inducement to enter any contest,
game or other competition or as an inducement to enter a place of amusement or offer such animal as
an incentive to enter any business agreement whereby the offer was for the purpose of attracting trade,
No person shall bring or cause to have brought into the city, sell, offer for sale, barter or display living
baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits which have been dyed, colored or otherwise treated so as
to impart to them an artificial color, or give away as pets or sell, offer for sale, barter or give away at no
cost or as novelties or prizes. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit legitimate
commerce in poultry for agricultural or food purposes.
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will be written permit from the Illinois Department of Agriculture for the purpose of controlling diseases
transmissible to humans or other animals and only when all other methods and means have been
exhausted, Such a permit shall name a person or persons conducting the poisoning, specify the products
to be used, give the boundaries of the area involved and specify the precautionary measures to be
employed to ensure the safety of humans and other animals. Any drugs for euthanasia shall be
administered by a licensed vet or a certified euthanasia technician,
No person shall kill or wound, attempt to kill or wound or take the nest or eggs or young of any bird that
is protected by federal or state law. Birds that are not regulated by the Illinois Department of
Conservation are excluded from this restriction during the period of regulation.
No person shall kill or wound, or attempt to kill or wound, or take or attempt to take any fish or wildlife in
violation of any federal or state law or regulation.
No person shall keep or permit to be kept or display for exhibition purposes any wild animal contrary to
federal, state and local laws or regulations.
No person shall permit at any time his animal to:
(1) Run uncontrolled;
(2) Make disturbing noises, including but not limited to, continued and repeated howling, barking,
whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance, or discomfort to
neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is being kept or harbored;
(3) Molest persons or vehicles by chasing, barking or biting;
(4) Attack other animals;
(5) Damage property other than the owner's.
No person shall allow cat or dog feces to accumulate in any yard, pen or premises in or upon which a cat
or dog shall be confined or kept so that it becomes offensive to those residing in the vicinity or a health
hazard to the residing cat or dog.
No person shall fail to remove feces deposited by his cat or dog, except guide dogs, upon the public ways
or within the public places of the city or upon the premises of any person other than the owner without
that person's consent.
No person shall leave any animal unattended in a motor vehicle or enclosed trailer when the outside
temperature shall exceed thirty (30) degrees Celsius (86° F) or contain any animal in such manner that
said animal does not have proper air circulation while confined in a motor vehicle, trailer, kennel, dog
house, or any type of container or structure in which an animal may be confined.
No person shall own any animal which is known to be infected with, or an animal which an owner should
know is infected with, any disease transmissible to other animals or man, including severe parasitism,
unless such animal shall be confined in such a manner as not to expose other animals or man.
Any animal which is on any public way or public place and which appears to be injured or severely
diseased and for which care is not being provided on the scene by the owner or any injured or severely
diseased animal that has strayed onto private premises shall be removed, if possible, to the care of the
DuPage County Department of Animal Care and Control, or to the nearest veterinarian or veterinary
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practical or possible or if the removed animal is in critical condition such animal may be deprived of life
by the most humane method available on the scene unless the owner shall come forward beforehand
and assume responsibility for immediate removal and care.
(u) Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes an animal shall stop at once and render such
assistance as may be possible; or shall immediately report such injury to the animal owner, if known; or
to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
(v) Any person having a dead animal within his possession or control or upon any premises owned or
occupied by such person without the proper permit shall dispose of the dead animal in compliance with
the Illinois Dead Animal Disposal Act.
(w) Every person in possession or control of any stable or place open for public use where any animals are
kept, shall maintain the stable or place at all times in a clean, sanitary condition and conform to Illinois
Fire Prevention Regulations,
(x) No person shall chain or leash a dog unattended outside unless the chain is at least twelve (12) feet long
so as to allow for adequate exercise and freedom of movement and the period of confinement is less
than thirty (30) minutes. The use of the term "unattended" shall for the purposes of this subsection be
defined as the absence of an owner or other care taker of a dog from the premises where the dog is
located.
(y) No person driving a motor vehicle shall transport any animal in the back of the vehicle in a space
intended for any load on the vehicle unless the space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of
at least forty-six (46) inches extending vertically from the floor, the vehicle has installed means of
preventing the animal from being discharged, or the animal is cross tethered to the vehicle, or is
protected by secured container or cage in a manner which will prevent the animal from being thrown,
falling or jumping from the vehicle.
(z) Nothing in this article shall prohibit the use of traps designed to kill pests or vermin such as mice, rats,
gophers or moles when used for their intended purpose,
(Ord. No, 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec. 11-79. - Rabies vaccination,
(a) Every owner, except animal shelters, animal impounding facilities and laboratory animal facilities, of a cat
or dog four (4) months or more of age shall cause such cat or dog to be inoculated with rabies vaccine by
a licensed veterinarian at such intervals as approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The rabies
vaccine shall be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the Illinois
Department of Agriculture,
(b) Evidence of such rabies inoculation shall be entered on a certificate approved by the DuPage County
Board. Veterinarians who inoculate a cat or dog shall procure from the DuPage County Animal Care and
Control serially numbered tags, one (1) to be issued with each inoculation certificate, Only one (1) cat or
dog shall be included on each certificate, Upon change of ownership application shall be made for a new
inoculation certificate, Such tags shall be attached to the collar or harness worn by the cat or dog which
the tag was issued when the cat or dog is off the property of the owner.
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Sec, 11-80. - Biting animal capable of transmitting rabies.
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It shall be unlawful for any person knowing that an individual has been bitten by an animal to refuse to
notify, within twenty-four (24) hours, the police or other officer with the delegated authority who are
responsible for the area in which the bite occurred.
When the administrator receives information that any person has been bitten by an animal the
administrator shall have the owner confine the biting animal under observation of a licensed veterinarian
for a period of ten (10) days beginning within twenty-four (24) hours of the biting incident, All dogs and
cats under observation, owned by a resident of the city, shall be implanted with a microchip approved by
the administrator at the time of the first examination unless the animal is to be euthanized. The
microchip number shall be reported to DuPage Animal Care and Control with the DuPage County Rabies
Observation Notice. The biting animal may be confined in the house of its owner in a manner which will
prohibit it from biting any person or animal if the administrator or other licensed veterinarian adjudges
such confinement satisfactory.
(1) When the biting animal is currently inoculated with rabies vaccine the animal's health shall be
reported by the veterinarian to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control on the first and tenth
days of the observation period for rabies,
(2) When the biting animal is not currently inoculated with rabies vaccine the animal's health shall be
reported by the veterinarian to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control on the first, fifth and
tenth days of the observation period for rabies.
(3) When the biting animal is not currently inoculated with rabies vaccine and the owner refuses to
have the animal examined by a veterinarian, DuPage County Animal Care and Control shall
impound the animal for a period of ten (10) days. If the animal is not reclaimed by the owner within
five (5) days of the end of the observation period, the animal will be euthanized.
Confirmation of the health of the biting animal shall be sent by the veterinarian to the DuPage County
Animal Care and Control within twenty-four (24) hours of the first and final examinations. Official forms
shall be provided by DuPage County Animal Care and Control.
When an animal confined for biting shows signs of rabies or acts in a manner which would lead a person
to believe that an animal may have rabies, the owner or veterinarian shall notify the administrator
immediately by telephone or in person of these signs. The administrator shall immediately notify the
physician attending the bitten person or responsible health agency as soon as he receives notice of such
signs,
If the animal confined is determined not to be infected with rabies at the end of the period of
confinement it shall be released from quarantine. The animal owner shall show proof of rabies
inoculation for cats and dogs and shall pay any fee, charge or penalty including any fee for veterinary
services attributed to the bite. A confined animal, when not redeemed by the owner may be disposed of
in accordance with the Illinois state law.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of a biting animal to euthanize, sell, give away or otherwise dispose of
or have inoculated against rabies the animal known to have bitten a person until it has been released
from confinement for observation for rabies by the administrator, It shall be unlawful for the owner of
such animal to refuse or fail to comply with the written or printed instructions made by the
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such animal by regular mail, postage prepaid, The affidavit or testimony of the administrator delivering
or mailing such instructions is prima facie evidence that the owner of such animal was notified of his
responsibilities,
(Ord. No, 19-0-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec. 11-81, - Rabies case procedure.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
It shall be unlawful for the owner of an animal which shows signs of rabies or which acts in a manner
which would lead a person to believe that such animal may have rabies to fail to notify the local police
immediately by telephone or in person.
The administrator shall investigate each report of an animal which shows signs of rabies or acts ina
manner which would lead a person to believe that the animal may have rabies. Upon determination by
the administrator or a licensed veterinarian that an animal may be infected with rabies, the owner of
such animal shall be required by the administrator to surrender the animal to the administrator or a
licensed veterinarian for confinement for a period of time as determined by the Illinois Department of
Agriculture,
When the animal confined is determined to be infected with rabies by the examining veterinarian the
administrator shall order the animal humanely destroyed. A copy of this order shall be given to the
owner of the animal or mailed to the last known address of the owner, Any animal capable of
transmitting rabies in direct contact with the rabid animal whether or not the exposed animal has been
inoculated with rabies shall be confined as recommended by the administrator. The administrator may
order the exposed animal euthanized,
If the animal confined is determined not to be infected with rabies at the end of the period of
confinement it shall be released to the owner of such animal upon presenting proof of a current rabies
inoculation certificate for cats and dogs and payment of any fee, charge or penalty including any fee for
veterinary services. If the animal is not redeemed by the owner, the animal may be disposed of in
accordance with Illinois state law.
Whenever a case of rabies has occurred in a locality, or whenever the proper officials of a government
unit are apprehensive of the spread of rabies, the administrator shall act as directed by the rules and
regulations of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
(Ord. No. 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec. 11-82. - Stray animals.
(a)
Whenever an officer or community service officer observes or is informed that an animal is roaming
freely and not under the control of the owner, the animal shall be immediately apprehended and
impounded, Any person may apprehend a stray animal and inform the local police or the administrator
so that the stray animal can be impounded.
(1) All stray animals impounded shall have a record, The record shall include the owner's name,
address and telephone number, if known; species or breed, color, sex and physical condition of the
animal; license or tag number, if known; and the time and date impounded.
(2) The stray animal owner is responsible for all costs relating to the apprehension and impoundment
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(3) Owners of any dog or cat adopted from DuPage County Animal Care and Control shall have the
animal examined by a veterinarian within seven (7) days of adoption and receive any necessary
vaccinations and medications, The adopting owner shall not sell the animal nor use it in any way as
a source of revenue, The adopting owner shall not give away or dispose of in any manner the
animal within one (1) year of the date of adoption without the approval of the administrator.
(Ord. No. 19-0-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec, 11-83. - Restrictions on controlled cats and dogs.
(a) Cats and dogs shall not be permitted to enter any place where food is processed for human
consumption. Guide dogs and guard dogs used in food establishments are exempt from this restriction.
(b) Cats and dogs, except guide dogs, shall not be present at or upon any school premises, public
playground or public swimming pool unless official written permission has been granted by the public
agency or its agent owning the property. At no time shall cats and dogs be permitted in any sand box or
sand piles in which children play.
(Ord. No. 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec. 11-84, - Female cats and dogs in heat.
All cats and dogs in heat (estrus) shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure and attended in such a manner
that such female cat or dog cannot come into contact with a male of the same species except for planned breeding.
(Ord. No. 19-0-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec, 11-85, - Certain animals prohibited.
Possession of a lion, tiger, leopard, ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, lynx, bobcat, jaguarundi, any
hybrid thereof, or any other similar feline animal, bear hyena, wolf coyote, wolf-dog or coyote-dog hybrid, any member
of the crocodilian family, poisonous reptile, or any other life threatening reptile or any other animal which is ferae
naturae in the eyes of the law shall be prohibited except by any person or institution possessing state and/or federal
permits enabling them to keep such animals.
Possession of any roosters, chickens or any similar fowl, or hybrid thereof is also prohibited,
(Ord, No. 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec, 11-86, - Vicious dogs,
The applicable sections of the Illinois Animal Control Act, including, but not limited to, 510 Illinois Compiled Statutes
Sections 5/15 and 5/26 are hereby incorporated as if set forth fully herein relative to the regulations of vicious dogs
within the city.
(Ord. No. 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
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There shall be a maximum limitation per household of three (3) domestic animals; provided however, that any
newborn animals shall be allowed to remain in the household despite the limitation of this section for up to four (4)
months from the date of birth. Every animal exceeding the limit per household is subject to impoundment.
(Ord. No. 19-0-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec. 11-88. - Restrictions on the sale of animals.
No pet shop shall sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise transfer or dispose of cats or
dogs. Nothing in this section shall prohibit pet stores from collaborating with animal care facilities or animal rescue
organizations to offer space for such entities to showcase adoptable dogs and cats.
(Ord. No. 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec, 11-89, - Invisible fencing.
Persons who utilize “invisible fencing" to contain any animal must display prominently on their property
immediately adjacent to the public right-of-way a sign, no more than one (1) square foot in area, which indicates that
any animal located thereon is contained by way of “invisible fencing." Invisible fencing installed after July 3, 2017, must
be set back from the public right-of-way a minimum of four (4) feet.
(Ord, No, 19-0-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)
Sec. 11-90. - Violations; punishments,
Violations of this section may be abated pursuant to the procedures set forth in_ section 10-4 of this Code. In
addition, anyone violating this section shall be subject to the penalty set forth in_section 1-8 of this Code,
(Ord, No: 19-O-0006, § 1, 4-1-2019)

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Chapter 5 - ANIMALS
ARTICLE I. - ANIMAL AND RABIES CONTROL
5-1; - PURPOSE,
The purpose of this article is to provide harmonious relationships in the interaction between man and animal by:
A. Protecting the citizens of DuPage County from rabies by specifying such preventive and control measures
as may be necessary;
B. Protecting animals from improper use, abuse, neglect, inhumane treatment and health hazards,
particularly rabies;
C. Providing security to residents from annoyance, intimidation and injury from dogs and other animals;
D. Encouraging responsible pet ownership;
Providing for the assessment of penalties for violators and for the enforcement and administration of
this article.
(2005 Code)
5-2: - DEFINITIONS.
As used in this article, the following words are defined.
Administrator: The licensed veterinarian appointed by the DuPage County Board pursuant to the Illinois animal control
act or his authorized representative,
Animal: Any live vertebrate creature except man,
Animal capable of transmitting rabies: All animals classified as mammals.
Animal control warden; An employee DuPage County appointed by the administrator to exercise police powers in the
enforcement of this article,
Bird; Any flying vertebrate that is covered with feathers.
Bite: Seizure of a person with the jaws or teeth of any cat, dog or other animal capable of transmitting rabies so that the
person so seized has been wounded or pierced and further includes contact of the saliva of such cat, dog or other animal
with any break or abrasion of the skin.
Cat: All members of the classification, Felis catus.
Confined: The restriction of the cat, dog or other animal at all times by the owner in a manner that will isolate the cat,
dog or other animal from the public and other cats, dogs or other animals.
Control: Any owned animal that is either secured by a leash or lead, or under voice control or within the premises of its
owner or another person with the consent of the person and prevented from leaving said premises by some suitable barrier
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Dangerous animal: Includes any of the following types of animals regardless of past behavior: lion, tiger, leopard,
ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, lynx, bobcat, jaguarundi, any hybrid thereof, or any other similar feline
animal; bear, hyena, wolf, coyote, wolf-dog or coyote-dog hybrid; any member of the crocodilian family; poisonous reptiles, or
any other life threatening reptile; or any other animal which is "feral naturae" in the eyes of the law.
Dangerous dog: Any individual dog when unmuzzled, unleashed, or unattended by its owner or custodian that behaves
in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses a serious and unjustified imminent threat of serious physical
injury or death to a person or a companion animal in a public place.
Dog: All members of the classification Canis familiaris.
Domestic animal: Any animal which has been domesticated by man so as to live and breed in a tame condition.
Feral cat: Any cat that is undomesticated or untamed or has returned to an undomesticated or untamed state and is
living uncontrolled in the wild.
Guard dog: A dog used in a commercial business or by a municipal or police department for the purposes of patrol and
protection.
Guide dog: A dog trained by a recognized organization to lead the legally blind. The term "guide dog" shall also include
any service animal trained by a recognized organization to provide services to persons with disabilities.
Inoculation against rabies: The injection of a rabies vaccine approved by the Illinois department of agriculture and
administered by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with the company's recommendations for the vaccine used.
Owner: Any person having the right of property in an animal, who keeps or harbors an animal, who has it in his care, acts
as its custodian or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him unless possession
is prohibited by federal or state laws. Native wildlife remaining on or about any premises shall not be included in this
definition,
Person: Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, society, association or other legal entity, any public or private
institution, municipal corporation, unit or local government or any other business unit.
Pound: Any facility licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and approved by the administrator for the purpose
of enforcing this article and used as a shelter for seized, stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals.
Stray animal: Any owned animal that is not controlled.
Vicious dog: A dog that, without justification, attacks a person and causes serious physical injury or death or any
individual dog that has been found to be a "dangerous dog" upon three (3) separate occasions.
Voice control: The immediate recall of a animal at the sound of the voice of the owner.
Wolf-dog or coyote-dog hybrid: Any animal that results from the cross breeding of a wolf or coyote with a dog.
(2005 Code)
5-3: - ANIMAL CARE.
A. No owner shall fail to provide his animals with sufficient wholesome food and water, proper shelter and
protection from the weather, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering and with humane care and
treatment. Proper shelter and protection from the weather shall be defined as for a dog to be a building,

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moisture proof, with a dry floor and adequate and clean bedding material. A horse shall need a building of a
least three (3) walls and a roof, It shall have a dry floor with clean and adequate bedding of straw, chips or
other suitable material. The inside dimensions of the building shall have a measured area (length times width)
of at least three (3) times the length of the animal. For a horse the dimensions shall be five (5) times the length
of the animal, The length of the animal is the distance from the nose to base of tail,
B. No person shall beat, torment, overload, overwork or otherwise abuse an animal.
C, No person shall own, keep, harbor, or otherwise maintain within the County, any breeds of fowl that are or will
be used in the pursuit of and staging of cockfighting on any premises.
D. No person shall promote, conduct or carry on, advertise, collect money or in any other manner assist in the
presentation for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, any show, exhibition, program, or other
activity involving a fight between two (2) or more animals or any animal or human, or the intentional killing or
injuring of any animal nor any simulated version of the same that involves baiting or inciting an animal toward
intent to fight.
E, No person shall hold a greased pig contest,
F. No person shall be permitted to keep animals in violation of the "Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act" or the
“Illinois Animal Welfare Act".
G. No owner may abandon any animal where it may become a public charge or may suffer injury, hunger or
exposure,
H. No person shall keep any animal within a building or upon any premises without food, water or proper care
and attention for a period of time sufficient to cause undue discomfort or suffering. If the owner cannot be
located after reasonable search, or if the owner shall be known to be absent due to injury, illness,
incarceration or other involuntary circumstances, it shall be the duty of the administrator or a humane
investigator to act upon the complaint as directed by the "Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act",
|, No person shall give away or use any live animal as a prize for or as an inducement to enter any contest, game
or other competition or as an inducement to enter a place of amusement or offer such animal as an incentive
to enter any business agreement whereby the offer was for the purpose of attracting trade.
J. No person shall bring or cause to have brought into the County, sell, offer for sale, barter or display living baby
chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits which have been dyed, colored or otherwise treated so as to impart
to them an artificial color, or give away as pets or sell, offer for sale, barter or give away at no cost or as
novelties or prizes, Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit legitimate commerce in poultry
for agricultural or food purposes.
K. No person may knowingly poison or cause to be poisoned any domesticated animal. The only exception will be
written permit from the Illinois Department of Agriculture for the purpose of controlling diseases
transmissible to humans or other animals and only when all other methods and means have been exhausted.
Such a permit shall name a person or persons conducting the poisoning, specify the products to be used, give
the boundaries of the area involved and specify the precautionary measures to be employed to ensure the
safety of humans and other animals. Any drugs for euthanasia shall be administered by a licensed vet or a
certified euthanasia technician.
L. No person shall kill or wound, attempt to kill or wound or take the nest or eggs or young of any bird that is
protected by federal or state law. Birds that are not regulated by the Illinois Department of Conservation are
excluded from this restriction during the period of regulation.
No person shall kill or wound, or attempt to kill or wound, or take or attempt to take any fish or wildlife in violation of any
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No person shall keep or permit to be kept or display for exhibition purposes any wild animal contrary to federal,
local laws or regulations.
No person shall permit at any time his animal to:
1. Run uncontrolled;
2. Molest persons or vehicles by chasing, barking or biting;
3. Attack other animals;
4, Damage property other than the owner's;
No person shall allow cat or dog feces to accumulate in any yard, pen or premises in or upon which a cat or
dog shall be confined or kept so that it becomes offensive to those residing in the vicinity or a health hazard to
the residing cat or dog.
No person shall fail to remove feces deposited by his cat or dog, except guide dogs, upon the public ways or
within the public places of the County or upon the premises of any person other than the owner without that
person's consent.
No person shall leave any animal unattended in a motor vehicle or enclosed trailer when the outside
temperature shall exceed thirty (30) degrees Celsius (86° F) or contain any animal in such manner that said
animal does not have proper air circulation while confined in a motor vehicle, trailer, kennel, dog house, or any
type of container or structure in which an animal may be confined.
No person shall own any animal which is known to be infected with, or an animal which an owner should know
is infected with, any disease transmissible to other animals or man, including severe parasitism, unless such
animal shall be confined in such a manner as not to expose other animals or man.
Any animal which is on any public way or public place and which appears to be injured or severely diseased
and for which care is not being provided on the scene by the owner or any injured or severely diseased animal
that has strayed unto private premises shall be removed, if possible, to the care of the DuPage County
Department of Animal Care and Control, to the nearest municipal pound or to the nearest veterinarian or
veterinary hospital willing to accept same without guarantee of payment. If immediate removal shall not
appear practical or possible or if the removed animal is in critical condition such animal may be deprived of
life by the most humane method available on the scene unless the owner shall come forward beforehand and
assume responsibility for immediate removal and care.
Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes an animal shall stop at once and render such
assistance as may be possible; or shall immediately report such injury to the animal owner, if known; or to the
appropriate law enforcement agency.
Any person having a dead animal within his possession or control or upon any premises owned or occupied by
such person without the proper permit shall dispose of the dead animal in compliance with the Illinois Dead
Animal Disposal Act.
Every person in possession or control of any stable or place open for public use where any animals are kept,
shall maintain the stable or place at all times in a clean, sanitary condition and conform to Illinois Fire
Prevention Regulations.
No person shall chain or leash a dog unattended outside unless the chain is at least twelve (12) feet long so as
to allow for adequate exercise and freedom of movement and the period of confinement is less than thirty
(30) minutes, the use of the term "unattended" shall for the purposes of this subsection be defined as the
absence of an owner or other care taker of a dog from the premises where the dog is located,
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any load on the vehicle unless the space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of at least forty-six
(46) inches extending vertically from the floor, the vehicle has installed means of preventing the animal from
being discharged, or the animal is cross tethered to the vehicle, or is protected by secured container or cage in
a manner which will prevent the animal from being thrown, falling or jumping from the vehicle.
Y. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, set, use or maintain a leghold or body gripping trap or one (1) of
similar construction to capture a dog, cat any livestock or other domestic animal.
1. It shall be unlawful to set these type of traps in any of the following areas:
a. Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a dedicated right-of-way.
b. Within one thousand (1,000) feet of a school, public park, library, museum or swimming pool.
c. Within one thousand (1,000) feet of a residential dwelling unless the trap(s) are set in an area
meeting the following conditions:
(1) The area is enclosed by a fence or other barrier in a sturdy condition and at least three (3) feet
in height.
(2) The area is posted with warning signs on the fence or barrier stating "WARNING - TRAPS IN
USE" in lettering at least one (1) inch high. Such signs shall be visible at a distance of fifty (50)
feet and maintained in a readable condition.
(3) Any trap(s) set shall be marked with a red, yellow or orange warning flag or marker which
extends at least one (1) foot above surrounding vegetation, water or other surrounding
ground debris.
All incidents of a human, a dog, a cat, any livestock or other domestic animal being trapped, or injured by one (1) of the
aforementioned traps shall be reported to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control Department. All animals shall be
released and returned to their owner, if known, or brought to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control Department.
The placing, setting, using or maintaining of leghold and body gripping traps contrary to the above provisions shall only
be permitted in writing by the administrator after he has made the determination that the use of such traps is necessary to
protect the health and safety of the County's inhabitants and/or domestic animals or to prevent the spread of rabies, Such
written approval shall designate the location where the trap(s) will be set, the time period during which the trap(s) will be at
the location and the type(s) of trap(s) to be used. In no case shall the trap(s) remain in one (1) location for more than twelve
(12) hours without further approval from the administrator, The administrator may also require that the trap(s) not be left
unattended for periods of time of no less than three (3) hours nor longer than twelve (12) hours at his or her discretion,
The trap(s) shall have a tag attached to it stating the name, address and phone number of the owner of the trap.
Nothing in this article shall prohibit the use of traps designed to kill pests or vermin such as mice, rats, gophers or moles
when used for their intended purpose.
(2005 Code)
5-4; - RABIES VACCINATION.
A, Every owner, except animal shelters, animal impounding facilities and laboratory animal facilities, of a cat or
dog four (4) months or more of age shall cause such cat or dog to be inoculated with rabies vaccine by a
licensed veterinarian at such intervals as approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, The rabies
vaccine shall be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the Illinois
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Evidence of such rabies inoculation shall be entered on a certificate approved by the DuPage County Board. Vete
who inoculate a cat or dog shall procure from the DuPage County Animal Care and Control serially numbered tag
to be issued with each inoculation certificate. Only one (1) cat or dog shall be included on each certificate. Upon ¢
ownership application shall be made for a new inoculation certificate. Such tags shall be attached to the collar or
worn by the cat or dog which the tag was issued when the cat or dog is off the property of the owner. The tag fee
paid to the department and transferred to the County Treasurer on the last day of each month.
Owners of dogs or cats who establish residency in DuPage County whose animal is currently vaccinated for
rabies shall register their animal with the DuPage County Animal Care and Control within thirty (30) days of
establishing residency,
The administrator may appoint such number of deputy administrators and wardens as are authorized by the
board.
5-5: - BITING ANIMAL CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING RABIES,
A.
E,
It shall be unlawful for any person knowing that an individual has been bitten by an animal to refuse to notify,
within twenty-four (24) hours, the police or other officer with the delegated authority who are responsible for
the area in which the bite occurred.
When the administrator receives information that any person has been bitten by an animal the administrator
shall have the owner confine the biting animal under observation of a licensed veterinarian for a period of ten
(10) days beginning within twenty-four (24) hours of the biting incident. All dogs and cats under observation,
owned by a resident of DuPage County, shall be implanted with a microchip approved by the administrator at
the time of the first examination unless the animal is to be euthanized. The microchip number shall be
reported to DuPage Animal Care and Control with the DuPage County Rabies Observation Notice. The biting
animal may be confined in the house of its owner in a manner which will prohibit it from biting any person or
animal if the administrator or other licensed veterinarian adjudges such confinement satisfactory.
1, When the biting animal is currently inoculated with rabies vaccine the animal's health shall be reported
by the veterinarian to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control on the first and tenth days of the
observation period for rabies,
2. When the biting animal is not currently inoculated with rabies vaccine the animal's health shall be
reported by the veterinarian to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control on the first, fifth and tenth
days of the observation period for rabies.
3. When the biting animal is not currently inoculated with rabies vaccine and the owner refuses to have the
animal examined by a veterinarian, DuPage County Animal Care and Control shall impound the animal
for a period of ten (10) days. If the animal is not reclaimed by the owner within five (5) days of the end of
the observation period, the animal will be euthanized.
Confirmation of the health of the biting animal shall be sent by the veterinarian to the DuPage County Animal
Care and Control within twenty-four (24) hours of the first and final examinations. Official forms shall be
provided by the department.
When an animal confined for biting shows signs of rabies or acts in a manner which would lead a person to
believe that an animal may have rabies, the owner or veterinarian shall notify the administrator immediately
by telephone or in person of these signs. The administrator shall immediately notify the physician attending
the bitten person or responsible health agency as soon as he receives notice of such signs.
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shall be released from quarantine. The animal owner shall show proof of rabies inoculation for cats and dogs
and shall pay any fee, charge or penalty including any fee for veterinary services attributed to the bite. A
confined animal, when not redeemed by the owner may be disposed of in accordance with the Illinois state
law.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of a biting animal to euthanize, sell, give away or otherwise dispose of or
have inoculated against rabies the animal known to have bitten a person until it has been released from
confinement for observation for rabies by the administrator. It shall be unlawful for the owner of such animal
to refuse or fail to comply with the written or printed instructions made by the administrator. If such
instructions cannot be delivered in person they shall be mailed to the owner of such animal by regular mail,
postage prepaid. The affidavit or testimony of the administrator delivering or mailing such instructions is
prima facie evidence that the owner of such animal was notified of his responsibilities.
5-6: - RABIES CASE PROCEDURE.
A.
(2005 Code)
It shall be unlawful for the owner of an animal which shows signs of rabies or which acts in a manner which
would lead a person to believe that such animal may have rabies to fail to notify the local police or the
administrator immediately by telephone or in person.
The administrator shall investigate each report of an animal which shows signs of rabies or acts in a manner
which would lead a person to believe that the animal may have rabies. Upon determination by the
administrator or a licensed veterinarian that an animal may be infected with rabies, the owner of such animal
shall be required by the administrator to surrender the animal to the administrator or a licensed veterinarian
for confinement for a period of time as determined by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
When the animal confined is determined to be infected with rabies by the examining veterinarian the
administrator shall order the animal humanely destroyed. A copy of this order shall be given to the owner of
the animal or mailed to the last known address of the owner. Any animal capable of transmitting rabies in
direct contact with the rabid animal whether or not the exposed animal has been inoculated with rabies shall
be confined as recommended by the administrator. The administrator may order the exposed animal
euthanized,
If the animal confined is determined not to be infected with rabies at the end of the period of confinement it
shall be released to the owner of such animal upon presenting proof of a current rabies inoculation certificate
for cats and dogs and payment of any fee, charge or penalty including any fee for veterinary services. If the
animal is not redeemed by the owner, the animal may be disposed of in accordance with Illinois State Law.
Whenever a case of rabies has occurred in a locality, or whenever the proper officials of a government unit are
apprehensive of the spread of rabies, the administrator shall act as directed by the rules and regulations of
the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
5-7; - STRAY ANIMALS.
A.
Whenever an animal control warden observes or is informed that an animal is roaming freely and not under
the control of the owner, the animal shall be immediately apprehended and impounded. Any person may
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All stray animals impounded shall have a record. The record shall include the owner's name, address and te
number, if known; species or breed, color, sex and physical condition of the animal; license or tag number, |
time and date impounded.
When owners of stray animals impounded are known, notice shall be given by mail to the last known
address. Stray animals shall not be held less than seven (7) business days, with the exception of feral cats
which shall not be held less than three (3) days. All reclaimed dogs and cats shall be implanted with a
microchip approved by the administrator prior to release. All unclaimed apprehended animals shall be
placed for adoption, humanely euthanized or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the Illinois state
law.
The stray animal owner is responsible for all costs relating to the apprehension and impoundment of the
animal found not under control.
Owners of any dog or cat adopted from DuPage County Animal Care and Control shall have the animal
examined by a veterinarian within seven (7) days of adoption and receive any necessary vaccinations and
medications. The adopting owner shall not sell the animal nor use it in any way as a source of revenue.
The adopting owner shall not give away or dispose of in any manner the animal within one (1) year of the
date of adoption without the approval of the administrator.
5-8: - RESTRICTIONS ON CONTROLLED CATS AND DOGS.
A. Cats and dogs shall not be permitted to enter any place where food is processed for human consumption.
(2005 Code)
Guide dogs and guard dogs used in food establishments are exempt from this restriction.
Cats and dogs, except guide dogs, shall not be present at or upon any school premises, public playground or
public swimming pool unless official written permission has been granted by the public agency or its agent
owning the property. At no time shall cats and dogs be permitted in any sand box or sand piles in which
children play.
5-9: - FEMALE CATS AND DOGS IN HEAT.
All cats and dogs in heat (estrus) shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure and attended in such a manner that
such female cat or dog cannot come into contact with a male of the same species except for planned breeding.
(2005 Code)
5-10; - DANGEROUS ANIMALS.
Possession of a lion, tiger, leopard, ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, lynx, bobcat, jaguarundi, any hybrid
thereof, or any other similar feline animal, bear hyena, wolf coyote, wolf-dog or coyote-dog hybrid, any member of the
crocodilian family, poisonous reptile, or any other life threatening reptile or any other animal which Is feral naturae in the
eyes of the law shall be prohibited except by any person or institution possessing state and/or federal permits enabling them
to keep such animals,
(2005 Code)
5-11: - DANGEROUS DOGS,

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The applicable sections of the Illinois Animal Control Act, including, but not limited to, 510 Illinois Compiled Statutes
Sections 5/15.1, 5/15.2 and 5/15.3 are hereby incorporated as if set forth fully herein relative to the regulations of dangerous
dogs within the County of DuPage.
(2005 Code)
5-12: - VICIOUS DOGS,
The applicable sections of the Illinois Animal Control Act, including, but not limited to, 510 Illinois Compiled Statutes
Sections 5/15 and 5/26 are hereby incorporated as if set forth fully herein relative to the regulations of vicious dogs within
the County of DuPage.
(2005 Code)
5-13: - VIOLATIONS; PUNISHMENTS.
A. Any person violating any provision of this article or counterfeiting or forging any certificate, permit or tag, or
resisting, obstructing or impeding any authorized officer in enforcing this chapter, or fails to pay any
applicable fees listed in section 5-71 of this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not less
than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment for a period not
exceeding six (6) months or both such fine and imprisonment.
Each person shall be guilty of a separate offense for every day in which any violation of any of the provisions of this
article is committed or permitted to continue and shall be punished as provided in this article.
B. The administrator, state's attorney or any citizen of the County may maintain a complaint in the Circuit Court
of DuPage County to enjoin all persons in the control of a dangerous dog from allowing or permitting such
animal to leave his premises when not under the control of a leash of other recognized methods of physical
restraint.
C. If any owned animal injures another animal which is under control, the owner of the attacking animal is liable
for the full amount of the injuries sustained.
D. If any owned animal, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is peacefully conducting himself
in any place where he may lawfully be, the owner of such animal is liable for damages to such person for the
amount of the injury sustained.
(2005 Code)
5-14; - DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR; COOPERATION OF SHERIFF AND POLICE,
A. It shall be the duty of the administrator, through public education, rabies inoculation, stray control,
impoundment, quarantine and other means deemed necessary to control and prevent the spread of rabies in
DuPage County.
B, The administrator and animal control wardens are for the purpose of enforcing this act, clothed with full police
power.
C. The sheriff and his deputies and municipal police officers shall cooperate with the administrator in carrying
out the provisions of the Illinois Animal Control Act.
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5-15: - POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES, ETC., TO REGULATE ANIMALS.
Nothing in this article shall be held to limit, in any manner, the power of any municipality or other political subdivision to
prohibit animals from running at large, nor shall anything in this article be construed to, in any manner, limit the power of
any municipality or other political subdivision to further control and regulate animals in such municipality or other political
subdivision, including a requirement of inoculation with rabies vaccine.
(2005 Code)
5-16: - RESPONSIBILITIES.
The administrator or police officer or anyone enforcing the provisions of this article shall not be held responsible for any
accident or disease that may happen to any animal.
(2005 Code)
5-17; - SUPERVISION BY DEPARTMENT; RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The administrator may issue regulations, consistent with the provisions of this article, for their administration and
enforcement and may prescribe forms which shall be used in connection therewith.
(2005 Code)
5-18; - EFFECT OF INVALID SECTION, PART OF SECTION, RULE OR REGULATION.
The sections of this article are severable, and if any section herein or any portion thereof is held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect any other section or portion of section herein, or any rule or regulation.
(2005 Code)
5-19; - REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES,
Any portion of any other ordinance of resolution of the DuPage County Board to the extent that such portion conflicts
with the provisions of this article, is hereby repealed,
(2005 Code)
5-20; - EFFECTIVE DATE,
This article shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
(2005 Code)
5-21 through 5-30: - RESERVED.
ARTICLE Il. - ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
5-31: - ANIMAL BITE REPORT PROCEDURES.

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A.
(2005 Code)
ANIMAL BITE REPORT FORM: In all municipalities the animal bite report of the DuPage County Department of An
Rabies Control shall be the official form used within DuPage County for the recording of information when an ani
capable of transmitting rabies bites a person. All municipalities are encouraged to use the DuPage County anima
form.
ANIMAL BITE INVESTIGATION RESPONSIBILITIES: All police officers are sworn to uphold all federal, state and
local laws, Municipal police or other municipal officers with the delegated authority or the sheriff's police in
unincorporated DuPage County shall investigate and complete each animal bite report. All police departments
and the sheriff's police shall accept bite reports from medical authorities, bite victims and their families,
animal owners and any other person having knowledge of a bite.
DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION OF ANIMAL BITE; TIME LIMIT: The animal bite report form shall be mailed or
telephoned to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control within twenty-four (24) hours after the receipt of
an animal bite report.
5-32; - BITING ANIMAL EXAM FORM; PROCEDURES FOR VETERINARIANS,
A.
B.
(2005 Code)
LEGAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPOUNDMENT: A municipality may pass an ordinance effective within its jurisdiction
more strict than the County ordinance.
FIRST VETERINARY EXAMINATION; TEN OR MORE DAYS AFTER A BITE: Veterinarians performing the first
examination of an animal that has bitten a person shall complete the DuPage County Rabies Observation
Confinement Notice Form. However, if the veterinarian has proof (police animal bite report) that the first
examination is taking place ten (10) or more days after the bite, the veterinarian shall at that time also
complete the DuPage County Rabies Observation Confinement Release Form. All dogs and cats, owned by a
resident of DuPage County, shall be implanted with a microchip approved by the administrator. The microchip
number shall be sent with the DuPage County Rabies observation Notice to Terminate Employment Form.
Both forms shall be mailed to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control within twenty-four (24) hours of the
examination,
FIFTH DAY EXAMINATION: Veterinarians shall indicate on the DuPage County Rabies Observation
Confinement Release Form if the biting animal owner did not return his not currently inoculated animal for
examination on the day as directed in the rabies observation home confinement agreement.
FINAL VETERINARY EXAMINATION; FAILURE TO RETURN: Ten (10) days after the bite, if Known, or ten (10)
days after the first examination the veterinarian shall complete the DuPage County Rabies Observation
Confinement Release Form. If an owner of a biting animal fails to return on the final day of the rabies
observation period the veterinarian shall return the signed form with the notation "Failed to Return" placed
thereon. This form shall be mailed to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control within twenty-four (24)
hours of the release date.
5-33: - SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR GROUPS OF UNUSUAL BITING ANIMALS.
A. FAMILY BITES; FAMILY DEFINED: Owners of animals capable of transmitting rabies that have bitten members
of the immediate family are encouraged to submit the biting animal for veterinary examination. Immediate
family is defined as mother, father, children, husband or wife residing at the same address. The biting animal
shall be confined so as not to expose people or other animals.

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B.
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CAGED ANIMALS: Owners of caged rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice that have been owned c
(30) days shall not be required to obtain a veterinary examination when their caged animal has bitten a person, t
report the health of the biting animal by telephone or in person to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control ¢
and tenth day following the bite.
GUARD DOGS: Owners of guard dogs that have bitten a person in performance of guard duty and have been
officially registered shall not be required to obtain a veterinary examination of the dog, but shall report the
health of the biting animal by telephone or in person to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control on the
first and tenth days following the bite.
LARGE ANIMALS; Cattle, sheep, swine and horses that have bitten a person shall be confined to the owner's
property and examined by a veterinarian on the first and tenth days after a bite.
STRAY ANIMALS: Stray animals that have bitten a person shall be apprehended and held for ten (10) days or
less, When the biting stray animal is not held for ten (10) days, it shall be humanely euthanized unless
otherwise directed by the administrator.
DEATH BEFORE CONFINEMENT PERIOD EXPIRES: An animal that has bitten a person and dies, is accidentally
killed or is humanely euthanized before the tenth day following the bite shall have the head removed and sent
to the local public health laboratory for rabies virus analysis (FRA test),
5-34: - GUARD DOG REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES,
A.
C,
(2005 Code)
ELIGIBILITY; APPLICATION FORM: Owners of dogs used in commercial business for the purpose of patrol and
protection may send a request to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control for an application form for a
“guard dog registration certificate". To be eligible, guard dogs must be inoculated with rabies vaccine that is
effective through December 1 of the year for which the application is made, and be implanted with a
microchip approved by the administrator.
REGISTRATION FEE; EXCEPTIONS: Guard dog registration certificates will be mailed upon the receipt of a
properly completed form.
EXPIRATION DATE: Registration certificates shall expire on December 31 of each year.
5-35; - RABIES VACCINATION CERTIFICATES,
A.
(2005 Code)
FILING OF CERTIFICATES; DATE DUE: Veterinarians shall send to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control
certificates of animals inoculated with rabies vaccine by the tenth of each month following the month of
inoculation.
VACCINATION CERTIFICATE FILE IN THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL: Veterinarians shall maintain their own rabies
vaccination file at least as long as the legal effectiveness of the vaccine used.
5-36; - SUBMISSION OF SPECIMENS FOR RABIES VIRUS ANALYSIS.
A.
SPECIMEN TO BE SUBMITTED: Only the head of animals that are capable of transmitting rabies and that have
bitten a person, shall be submitted for rabies virus analysis except those in which the suspect animal weighs
approximately five hundred (500) grams or one (1) pound (bats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, etc.), In the latter case
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8B. TIME LIMIT FOR SUBMISSION: Specimens shall be submitted within twenty-four (24) hours of the bite whenever |
within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of the specimen.
C. REFRIGERATION: All specimens shall be refrigerated (not frozen) until received by the public health laboratory,
D, PACKAGING: Specimens shall be shipped or sent by messenger only in leakproof (double wrapped in plastic)
containers accompanied by the information card indicating the species and number of specimens submitted,
name, address and telephone number of the bite victim and the name, address and telephone number of the
person submitting the specimen. ,
(2005 Code)
5-37: - REDEMPTION OF APPREHENDED ANIMALS.
A. DURATION OF IMPOUNDMENT: Animals apprehended by the DuPage County Animal Care and Control shall
be held seven (7) days.
B, REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS; CONDITIONS: Owners of apprehended animals prior to release of
the animal shall present proof of current rabies inoculation for cats and dogs and be implanted with a
microchip, approved by the administrator, at the time of redemption. Such owners shall pay the following
redemption fee:
1. Aspecified fee to cover the pick up service and the requirement under the Illinois Animal Control Act.
2. Boarding fees for each day or part of day that the animal is held.
3. Rabies inoculation fee for cats and dogs if no proof of current rabies inoculation is presented.
4, Distemper inoculation fee for cats and dogs.
(2005 Code)
5-38 through 5-50: - RESERVED,
ARTICLE III. - ANIMAL BITES
5-51; - GUIDELINES FOR OWNERS OF BITING ANIMALS.
A. LAW ENFORCEMENT; LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: The DuPage County Animal Care and Control is the organization
that is given the authority to enforce the laws relating to biting animals. The basis for these laws is protection
of the health of the bite victim through the control of rabies. The health of the biting animal is determined by
an examination and through the observation of the biting animal by a veterinarian for ten (10) days following
the bite.
Amore direct and effective method of determining rabies in the biting animal is through the examination of the brain of
the killed animal. This method is less than pleasing to most animal owners.
B. REPORT EACH BITE: Owners of biting animals, regardless of the reason for the bite, must recognize that all
bites must be reported to protect the bite victim's health. All confirmed cases of rabies in man, with one (1)
exception, have been fatal, All bite report forms are forwarded to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control.
When the department receives an animal bite report form without the additional veterinary health evaluation
of the biting animal, the biting animal owner is contacted by telephone or by mail and informed of this
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C, EXCEPTIONS: Owners of biting caged rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, rats and mice (if ownership can be e
over thirty (30) days’ duration) and biting registered guard dogs are only required to call the DuPage County Anin
and Control on the first and tenth day after the bite and report the health of the biting animal.
D. DEATH OF BITING ANIMAL: Whenever a biting animal dies within ten (10) days of the bite, the head of the
animal must be submitted to the local public health laboratory for rabies virus analysis. If the death of a biting
animal other than a dog or a cat occurs for any unspecified reason within thirty (30) days of a bite, it is
advisable for the animal owner to submit the animal head for laboratory evaluation.
E, COURT APPEARANCES: Owners of biting animals shall be required to appear in court for violation of the law
whenever any of the following occur:
1, If the biting animal is not currently vaccinated against rabies.
2. If the biting animal is allowed to bite a person when under the ten (10) day home confinement.
3. If the biting animal is not submitted for the required veterinary examination after the bite.
(2005 Code)
5-52: - GUIDELINES FOR BITE VICTIMS,
A. HOME CARE OF BITE WOUNDS; MEDICAL ADVICE: Awareness of the importance of the care of animal bite
wounds will help prevent infection and rabies and relieve much of the anxiety about animal bites. It is
essential that all bite wounds receive immediate attention. An immediate thorough flushing of the wound with
water while allowing the wound to bleed freely, followed by a scrubbing with soap or a good disinfectant agent
will minimize serious side effects of a bite. Following the first aid treatment of the animal caused wound,
medical advice should then be sought to determine the most effective final treatment.
B. REPORT ALL BITES TO LOCAL POLICE; CAPTURE OF THE BITING ANIMAL; SCRATCHES: All bites (breaks in the
skin) should be reported to the local police, but those bites caused by at large (stray) animals and high risk
kinds (species) of wild animals, such as the skunk and bat, should be immediately reported to the local police
while it is possible to capture the biting animal, Because of the risk involved, the at large (stray) or wild animal
should be continually observed until it is captured by the local police or authorized officer. When a break in
the skin is caused by an animal's nails or claws (scratch) without contamination by the animal's saliva, the
police or other officer should be informed of this fact.
C, REDUCE THREAT OF RABIES: The threat of rabies to the life of the bite victim also will be minimized if the
biting animal is captured and placed under observation of a veterinarian, The bite victim must recognize that
the medical decision to administer antirabies injections (shots) is based mainly on these facts:
1, Capture and clinical evaluation of the health status of the biting animal by a veterinarian.
2. Kind (species) of biting animal.
3. Circumstances surrounding the biting incident.
a. Was the bite provoked?
b. Was the wound caused by the animal's nails or claws without contamination by the animal's saliva?
In addition the bite victim must understand that any break in the skin caused by an animal should not be regarded
lightly. Death, except in one (1) instance, is the result of clinical rabies in persons,
(2005 Code)
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A, REQUIREMENT TO REPORT ANIMAL BITES; CONTENTS OF ANIMAL BITE REPORT FORM: All medical personnel ar
under the DuPage County Animal Care and Control Ordinance to report all animal bites, Within DuPage County tl
bite incident is reported to the police or other authorized personnel in the area in which the biting animal owner
biting animal was a stray or wild animal, the bite report should be given to the police or other authorized person!
area in which the bite occurred, The animal bite report form requires this information:
1, Name, address and telephone number of the animal owner;
Name, address and telephone number of the bite victim;
Address when the bite happened;
Type, breed, sex and color of the biting animal;
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Rabies vaccination status of the biting animal (DuPage County Rabies Vaccination Tag Number is
necessary);
Community animal license number (not a DuPage County Requirement);
The name of the veterinarian who examined or will examine the biting animal;
Date the bite occurred;
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Notation if a ticket was issued for any violation.
B. RATIONALE OF TREATMENT FOR BITTEN PERSONS (AS ADAPTED FROM THE U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE):
Every exposure to possible rabies infection must be individually evaluated. Over five thousand (5,000) animal
bites are reported each year in DuPage County. The following factors should be considered before antirabies
treatment is initiated:
1. Species of Biting Animal: Carnivorous animals (within DuPage County - skunks, stray dogs and stray cats)
and bats are more likely than other animals to be infected with rabies. Bites of rabbits, squirrels,
hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, chipmunks, rats, mice or other rodents have never resulted in human
rabies in the United States and almost never call for antirabies prophylaxis.
2. Circumstances of the Biting Incident: An unprovoked attack is more likely to mean the animal is rabid.
Bites inflicted on a person attempting to feed or handle an apparently healthy animal should generally be
regarded as provoked,
3. Type of Exposure; Rabies Is commonly transmitted by the inoculation of infectious saliva through the
skin. The possibility that rabies infection will result from exposure to a rabid animal varies with the
nature and extent of exposure. Two (2) categories of exposures should be considered:
a. Bite, any penetration of the skin; and
b. Nonbite; scratches, abrasions, open wounds or mucous membranes contaminated with saliva.
4. Vaccination Status of the Biting Animal: A properly immunized animal has only a small chance of
developing rabies and transmitting the virus,
5. Presence of Rabies in the Area; DuPage County is endemic for skunk and bat rabies. In most years cases
are reported only in these species. However, within the County of DuPage only an occasional bat has
been reported rabid. No human has died of rabies that was contracted within DuPage County.
C, MANAGEMENT OF BITING ANIMAL: The DuPage County Department Animal Care and Control is the
department that administers the DuPage County Animal Care and Control Ordinance. Each animal, except as
noted below, that bites a person must be examined within twenty-four (24) hours of the bite and placed under
observation of a veterinarian for ten (10) days. Owners of laboratory type animal pets (rabbits, guinea pigs,
hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice) owned over thirty (30) days and registered guard dogs are required to call the
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dogs may be killed immediately and their heads submitted for rabies examination by fluorescent microscopy,
Signs of rabies in wild animals cannot be interpreted reliably; therefore, any wild animal that bites or scratches
a person shall be killed at once (without unnecessary damage to the head) and the brain examined for
evidence of rabies.
D. RABIES CASE PROCEDURE: Whenever a biting animal develops signs suggestive of rabies, the animal will be
killed and the head removed and taken to the Illinois Public Health Laboratory or the Chicago Public Health
Laboratory, In all cases positive for rabies the medical personnel or health facility reporting the bite will
immediately be notified through a telephone call from the administrator,
E. POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS: The latest recommendations for post exposure prophylaxis published by the
United States public health service advisory committee on immunization practices is found in the "Morbidity
And Mortality Weekly Report" of the U.S, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The report is dated 31
December 1976, volume 25, number 51. If questions persist after reviewing these recommendations,
consultation can be sought at the DuPage County Health Department.
F, LOCAL TREATMENT OF WOUNDS: |\mmediate and thorough local treatment of all bite wounds and scratches is
perhaps the most effective rabies preventive. The wound should be thoroughly cleansed with soap and water.
When the wound treatment is under the direction of a physician, tetanus prophylaxis and control of bacterial
infection should be given as indicated, Experimentally, the incidence of rabies in animals can be markedly
reduced with local therapy alone.
(2005 Code)
5-54: - GUIDELINES FOR POLICE PERSONNEL,
A. METHOD OF ENFORCEMENT; All police officers are sworn to uphold all federal, state and local laws. Within
DuPage County the local police are usually designated to investigate each animal bite. In some communities
special officers are assigned this duty.
B. PURPOSE OF ANIMAL BITE REPORTS: The purpose of the animal bite investigation is to determine if a bitten
person has been exposed to rabies. The question of rabies exposure can best and most quickly be determined
by killing the biting animal, removing the head and submitting it to and approved public health laboratory for
rabies virus analysis. Killing of all biting animals, particularly domestic pets, is not generally acceptable.
Therefore, the biting animal that is not killed and checked at the laboratory must be examined by a
veterinarian within twenty-four (24) hours of the bite.
C. ANIMAL BITE PROCEDURE:
1. Assist the bite victim to a medical facility or advise the victim to seek medical advice,
2. Inform the owners of biting animals that the animal must be examined by a veterinarian within twenty-
four (24) hours of the bite.
3, Capture or keep under continuous surveillance all wild animals and all other biting animals that are at
large (stray).
4. Complete and mail within twenty-four (24) hours an animal bite report form to the DuPage Health
Department and to the DuPage County Animal Care and Control.
D. CONTENTS OF AN ANIMAL BITE REPORT FORM: |Information required to complete the animal bite report form
is as follows:
1, Name, address and telephone number of the animal owner;
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Address when the bite happened;
Type, breed, sex and color of the biting animal;
Rabies vaccination status of the biting animal (DuPage County Rabies Vaccination Tag Number is
necessary);
Community animal license number (not a DuPage County requirement);
The name of the veterinarian who examined or will examine the biting animal;
Date the bite occurred;
Notation if a ticket was issued for any violation.
E, FACTS ABOUT ANIMAL BITES AND RABIES: All animal bites involving a person should be reported, but this
breakdown into high risk bites and low risk bites is intended to aid the police officer in determining the need
for animal capture and the urgency for rabies treatment of a bitten person.
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High Risk Bites: (Victims commonly receive shots.)
a. Stray (at large) animals where ownership is not known.
b. Wild animals, Within DuPage County the bat and the skunk are the species most often involved.
¢. Sick animals not under the care of a veterinarian,
d, Any pet animal that attacks a person for no known reason (unprovoked bite).
Low Risk Bites: (Victims rarely receive shots.)
a, Pet animals that bite as a result of an action of a person (provoked bite.)
b. Bites inflicted by rabbits, squirrels, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, chipmunks, rats, mice and other
rodents, Within the United States human rabies has never resulted from a bite from these animals.
c. Bites that in fact are wounds caused by the animal's claws or nails (scratches) without
contamination by the animal's saliva.
5-55: - GUIDELINES FOR VETERINARIANS.
A. VET EXAM REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS: All biting animals except those listed below must receive a veterinary
examination within twenty-four (24) hours of a bite. Guard dogs registered with DuPage County Animal Care
and Control and laboratory type pet animals (rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, rats and mice) owned
over thirty (30) days are exempt from veterinary examination, but their owners must contact the department
within twenty-four (24) hours after the bite,
B. PROCEDURE FOR RABIES OBSERVATION HOME CONFINEMENT AGREEMENT, SPECIAL PROCEDURES;
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Instruct the animal owner to read the "rabies observation home confinement agreement".
Complete the forms.
Have owners sign the "rabies observation confinement notice".
Mail the rabies observation confinement notice within twenty-four (24) hours after the time of the
examination.
Mail the "rabies observation release notice" within twenty-four (24) hours of the date listed as the tenth
day on the "rabies observation confinement agreement".
Details regarding special procedures are incorporated in sections 5-32 and 5-33 of the DuPage County
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C. RABIES IN ANIMALS: Rabies in animals is sporadic and found mainly in bats. Whenever wild animals lose their na
of people in the wild state and are involved in an animal or person bite, rabies should be considered a possibility
symptoms of rabies in wild animals are varied so that there is not one (1) reliable symptom to assist in the diagn«
biting wild animals should be killed, the head removed and sent to the public health laboratory for rabies virus ai
Symptoms of rabies in dogs and cats are more reliable and include the following: incoordination, lethargy, dilated pupils,
futile attempts to eat and drink, excessive salivation with froth accumulation about the mouth, change in voice, change in
disposition, restlessness, progressive aggression, paralysis and death. When rabies transmission is possible because of a bite,
in most cases, the cat or dog is showing symptoms one (1) or two (2) days after the bite and is dead by the fifth day.
(2005 Code)
5-56 through 5-70: - RESERVED.
ARTICLE IV. - FEES
5-71; - FEES,
The following fees and charges for services of animal care and control shall apply:
GENERAL SERVICES:
1. Registration:
1-Year Registration tag per altered canine or feline ..... $15.00
1-Year Registration tag per unaltered canine or feline ..... 40.00
3-Year Registration tag per altered canine or feline ..... 40.00
3-Year Registration tag per unaltered canine or feline ..... 90.00
State of Illinois Anna's Law Differential for intact animals (already included in above) ..... 10.00
Registration tag, new resident with current out of county ..... 6.00
Replacement tag ..... 5.00
Registration tag for senior citizen (65 and over, one per year) ..... 1.00
2. Impoundment:
Impoundment penalty per animal with identification ..... 75.00
Impoundment penalty per animal without identification ..... 100.00
Impoundment out of county fee with or without identification ..... 125.00
Subsequent occurrence impoundment fee - within one year ..... 100,00
Board for each impounded canine or feline per day ..... 15.00
Board for each impounded other animal per day ..... 15.00
Pick up per animal during hours ..... 75.00

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Pick up per animal after hours ..... 100,00
Vaccination for distemper per animal ..... 15.00
Vaccination for kennel cough complex per animal ..... 15.00
Vaccination for rabies per animal ..... 15,00
Other miscellaneous vaccination per dosage ..... 15.00
Microchip implant for impounded animal ..... 10.00
Microchip registration fee for impounded animal ..... 10.00
Reclaim per feral/un-socialized feline ..... Fee waived
Public health euthanasia & biohazard disposal fee per animal (under 30 Ibs,)..... 150.00
Public health euthanasia & biohazard disposal fee per animal (over 30 Ibs.) ..... 200.00
Euthanasia (no longer provide this service):
Euthanasia per dog, cat or other animal (under 30 Ibs.)..... n/a
Euthanasia per dog, cat or other animal (over 30 Ibs.) ..... n/a
Euthanasia per animal, non-resident of County ..... n/a
Euthanasia for small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.) ..... n/a
Adoption:
Adoption per feline <6 months of age ..... 100.00*
Adoption per feline 6 months to 10 years of age ..... 50.00*
Adoption per feline >10 years of age or older ..... 1.00*
Adoption for two felines <6 months of age adopted together ..... 150.00*
Adoption per canine <6 months of age ..... 200.00*
Adoption per canine 6 months to 6 years of age ..... 100,00*
Adoption per canine >6 years of age or older ..... 50,00*
Vaccination adoption animals ..... See *
Microchip implant for non-impounded adoption animal ..,.. See *
Adoption per small animal (no vaccination or microchip required; fee excludes ferrets, rabbits, exotic
birds, reptiles) ..... 5.00
Adoption per ferret, exotic bird, reptile ..... 25.00
Adoption per rabbit ..... 40,00
Adoption any feline >10 years or canine >6 years for senior citizen (65 and over, 1 per year)..... 1.00

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Adoption per feral/un-socialized feline ..... Fee Waived
Adoption per any animal classified as hospice only ..... Fee Waived
Microchip registration fee (dogs & cats, add to above adoption fees incl'd 65+) ..... 10.00
5. Relinquishment:
Surrender fee per altered canine or feline - county resident ..,.. 25.00
Surrender fee per unaltered canine or feline - county resident ...., 35.00
Surrender fee per altered canine, altered feline or any other animal - non-county resident..... 50.00
Surrender fee per altered canine, unaltered feline - non-county resident ...,. 60.00
Surrender fee per rabbits, ferrets, exotic birds, reptiles ..... 10.00
Surrender fee all other small animals ..... 5.00
Surrender fee per canine or feline under eight weeks ..... 5.00
6. Microchipping (misc.):
Microchip implant for non-impounded animal for the general public ..... 10.00
Microchip registration fee for non-impounded animal for the general public ..... 10.00
7, Rabies observation:
Rabies observation per animal, per exam..... 25.00
Rabies observation per canine (reclaimed animal - resident) ..,.. 250.00
Rabies observation per canine (reclaimed animal - non-resident) ..... 300.00
Rabies observation per feline (reclaimed animal - resident) ..... 235.00
Rabies observation per feline (reclaimed animal - non-resident) ..... 285.00
Rabies observation under 30 Ibs. (surrendered animal) ..... 150.00
Rabies observation over 30 Ibs. (surrendered animal..... 175.00
8, Penalty:
General violation penalty .,... 175.00
*Adoption payment may include any applicable microchip implant fee, vaccination fee(s), and/or rabies
registration fee,
MUNICIPALITIES AND VETERINARY SERVICES
9. ACO assists:
Pick-up per animal ..... 75,00
Pick-up charge for group of small animals contained in single housing structure (excluding ferrets,
rabbits, exotic birds, and reptiles) ..... 75,00

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10.
11.
12,
Police department assist of 1 Animal Control Officer during business hours for up to 2 hours (M through
F between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)..... 100.00
Additional Animal Control Officer during business hours for up to 2 hours (M through F between 8:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) ..... 25,00
Hourly rate for police department assist during business hours over 2 hours (per ACO/per hour, M
through F between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)..... 25.00
Police department assist of 1 Animal Control Officer after hours for up to 2 hours (weekends, holidays
and outside hours referenced above) ..... 200.00
Additional Animal Control Officer after business hours for up to 2 hours (per ACO/per hour, weekends,
holidays and outside hours referenced above) ..... 50.00
Hourly rate for police department assist after business hours over 2 hours (per ACO/per hour, weekends,
holidays and outside hours referenced above)..... 50.00
Tranquilized animal (non-euthanasia) ..... 50.00
Cancelled calls during hours (once ACO is in the van, en route to call)... 50.00
Cancelled calls after hours (once ACO is in the van, en route to call) ..... 100.00
Stray holding:
Boarding per animal, per day ..... 15,00
Vaccination for distemper per dog or cat...... 15.00
Vaccination for kennel cough complex per dog ..... 15.00
Vaccination for rabies ..,.. 15,00
Other miscellaneous vaccinations per dosage ..... 15.00
Euthanasia per canine, feline, or other animal under 30 Ibs. ..... 75.00
Euthanasia per canine, feline, or other animal over 30 Ibs. ..... 100,00
Rabies observation and specimen:
Processing of any animal requiring rabies testing (already prepped) ..... 125.00
Processing of any animal requiring rabies testing (requiring specimen and prep)..... 200,00
Specimen pick-up (charged in addition to processing fee) ..... 50.00
Rabies observation (includes euthanasia fee) under 30 Ibs, ...., 225.00
Rabies observation (includes euthanasia fee) over 30 Ibs. ..... 250.00
Deceased on arrival:
Drop off D.O.A. canine, feline or other small animal ..... 25.00
Drop off D.O.A. deer or similar large animal ..... 75,00

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13. Vet Services for Licensed Rescue and Animal Welfare Agencies:
Feral feline spay or neuter (in DuPage County)...,. 30.00*
Feral feline spay or neuter (out of County)..... 60.00*
Friendly feline spay or neuter ..... 30,00*
Canine spay (based on weight) ..... 60.00 to 85.00*
Canine neuter (based on weight)..... 45.00 to 60,00*
Dental minor ..... 50.00
Dental major ..,... 100.00
Pain medications/anti-inflammatory ..... 30.00
Antibiotic (Convenia) ..... 15,00
Microchip implant and optional registration ..... 10.00
FIV/FELV snap ..... 20.00
Vaccination FVRCP ..... 10.00
Vaccination rabies ..... 15,00
Euthanasia & mass cremation (under 30 Ibs.) ..... 25,00
Euthanasia & mass cremation (over 30 Ibs.) ..... 50.00
* Procedures include eartipping (ferals only), dewormer, revolution, cleaning of ears and wounds.
14. Authority to reduce or waive fees: The Administrator, or his or her designee, shall have the power to
temporarily reduce or waive a fee located in this section, including, but not limited to the following
reasons:
(a) An adoption program sponsored by the Animal Services Department, promoted to the public,
intended to adopt as many animals that are currently the property of the County of DuPage within a
predetermined specific period of time (example: "Clear the Shelter" event);
(b) A microchip program sponsored by the Animal Services Department, promoted to the public,
intended to microchip many animals owned by the public within a predetermined specific period of
time;
(c) Avaccine program sponsored by the Animal Services Department, promoted to the public, intended
to vaccinate many animals owned by the public within a predetermined specific period of time;
(d) Other veterinary wellness initiatives sponsored by the Animal Services Department and promoted
to the public at large.
Such temporary reduction or waiver shall be reported to Committee Meetings of the County Board.
This section does not permit a temporary reduction or waiver on a case by case basis.
(2005 Code; Ord. JPS-O-0029-14, 11-25-2014; Ord. No. ACC-O-0009-17, 1-10-2017; Amd. of 7-17-2018)

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(510 ILCS 5/1) (from Ch. 8, par. 351)
Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the
Animal Control Act.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 352)
Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise
requires, the terms specified in the Sections following this
Section and preceding Section 3 have the meanings ascribed to
them in those Sections.
(Source: P.A. 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.01) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.01)
Sec. 2.01. Administrator. "Administrator" means a
veterinarian licensed by the State of Illinois and appointed
pursuant to this Act, or a non-veterinarian may serve as
Administrator under this Act. In the event the Administrator is
not a veterinarian, the Administrator shall defer to the Deputy
Administrator regarding all medical decisions.
(Source: P.A. 101-295, eff. 8-9-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.02) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.02)
Sec. 2.02. "Animal" means every living creature, other than
man, which may be affected by rabies.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.03) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.03)
Sec. 2.03. “Animal Control Warden" means any person
appointed by the Administrator to perform the duties set forth
in this Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.03a)
Sec. 2.03a. "Business day” means any day including holidays
that the animal control facility is open to the public for
animal reclaims.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.04) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.04)
Sec. 2.04. "Board" means the county board in each county, as
defined by Section 5-1004 of the Counties Code.
(Source: P.A. 86-1475.)
(S10 ILCS 5/2.04a)
Sec. 2.04a. "Cat" means Felis catus.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03; 94-639, eff. 8-22-05.
(510 ILCS 5/2.05) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.05)
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times by the owner, or his agent, to an escape-proof building,
house, or other enclosure away from other animals and the
public.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.05a)
Sec. 2,05a. "Dangerous dog" means (i) any individual dog
anywhere other than upon the property of the owner or custodian
of the dog and unmuzzled, unleashed, or unattended by its owner
or custodian that behaves in a manner that a reasonable person
would believe poses a serious and unjustified imminent threat of
serious physical injury or death to a person or a companion
animal or (ii) a dog that, without justification, bites a person
and does not cause serious physical injury.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03; 94-639, eff. 8-22-05.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.06) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.06)
Sec. 2.06. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture
of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.07) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.07)
Sec. 2.07. Deputy Administrator. "Deputy Administrator"
means a veterinarian licensed by the State of Illinois,
appointed by the Administrator or the County Board.
(Source: P.A. 101-295, eff. 8-9-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.08) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.08)
Sec. 2.08. "Director" means the Director of the Department
of Agriculture of the State of Illinois, or his duly appointed
representative.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.09) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.09)
Sec. 2.09, "District" means a geographic area consisting of
2 or more counties in their entirety.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.10) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.10)
Sec. 2.10. "District Board" means the governing body created
to act as a single unit to effectuate this Act in a District and
shall consist of 3 members of the Board of each county involved.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.11) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.11)
Sec. 2.11. "Dog" means all members of the family Canidae.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.11a)
Sec. 2.lla. "Enclosure" means a fence or structure of at
least 6 feet in height, forming or causing an enclosure suitable
to prevent the entry of young children, and suitable to confine
a vicious dog in conjunction with other measures that may be
taken by the owner or keeper, such as tethering of the vicious
dog within the enclosure. The enclosure shall be securely
enclosed and locked and designed with secure sides, top, and
bottom and shall be designed to prevent the animal from escaping
from the enclosure. If the enclosure is a room within a
residence, it cannot have direct ingress from or egress to the
outdoors unless it leads directly to an enclosed pen and the
door must be locked. A vicious dog may be allowed to move about
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times.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03; 94-639, eff. 8-22-05.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.11b)
Sec. 2.11b. “Feral cat" means a cat that (i) is born in the
wild or is the offspring of an owned or feral cat and is not
socialized, (ii) is a formerly owned cat that has been abandoned
and is no longer socialized, or (iii) lives on a farm.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03; 94-639, eff. 8-22-05.)
(510 ILcs 5/2.11c)
Sec. 2.llc. Intact animal. "Intact animal" means an animal
that has not been spayed or neutered.
(Source: P.A. 94-639, eff. 8-22-05.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.12) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.12)
Sec. 2.12. "Has been bitten" means has been seized with the
teeth or jaws so that the person or animal seized has been
nipped, gripped, wounded, or pierced, and further includes
contact of saliva with any break or abrasion of the skin.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.12a)
Sec, 2.12a. "Impounded" means taken into the custody of the
public animal control facility in the city, town, or county
where the animal is found.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.13) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.13)
Sec. 2.13. "Inoculation against rabies" means the injection
of an antirabies vaccine approved by the Department.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.14) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.14)
Sec. 2.14. "Leash" means a cord, rope, strap, or chain which
shall be securely fastened to the collar or harness of a dog or
other animal and shall be of sufficient strength to keep such
dog or other animal under control.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.15) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.15)
Sec. 2.15. “Licensed veterinarian" means a veterinarian
licensed by the State in which he engages in the practice of
veterinary medicine.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILcCS 5/2.16) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.16)
Sec. 2.16. Owner. "Owner" means any person having a right of
property in an animal, or who keeps or harbors an animal, or who
has it in his care, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly
permits a dog to remain on any premises occupied by him or her.
"Qwner" does not include a feral cat caretaker participating in
a trap, spay/neuter, vaccinate for rabies, and return program,
(Source: P.A. 101-295, eff. 8-9-19.
(510 ILCS 5/2.17) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.17)
Sec. 2.17. "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation,
partnership, society, association or other legal entity, any
public or private institution, the State of Illinois, municipal
corporation or political subdivision of the State, or any other
business unit.
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(510 ILCS 5/2.17a)
Sec. 2.17a. “Peace officer" has the meaning ascribed to it
in Section 2-13 of the Criminal Code of 2012.
(Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.17b)
Sec. 2.17b. "Police animal" means an animal owned or used by
a law enforcement department or agency in the course of the
department or agency's work.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.17c)
Sec. 2.17c. “Potentially dangerous dog" means a dog that is
unsupervised and found running at large with 3 or more other
dogs.
(Source: P.A. 95-550, eff. 6-1-08.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.18) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.18)
Sec. 2.18. "Pound" or “animal control facility" may be used
interchangeably and mean any facility approved by the
Administrator for the purpose of enforcing this Act and used as
a shelter for seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted
dogs or other animals.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.18a)
Sec. 2,18a. "Physical injury" means the impairment of
physical condition.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.18b)
Sec. 2.18b. Reckless dog owner, "Reckless dog owner" means a
person who owns a dog that while anywhere other than upon the
property of the owner, and without justification, kills another
dog that results in that dog being deemed a dangerous dog under
Section 15.1 of this Act and who knowingly allows the dog to
violate Section 9 of this Act on 2 occasions within 12 months of
the incident for which the dog was deemed dangerous or is
involved in another incident that results in the dog being
deemed dangerous on a second occasion within 24 months of the
original dangerous determination.
(Source: P.A. 100-971, eff. 1-1-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.19) (from Ch. 8, par. 352,19)
Sec. 2.19. "Registration certificate" means a printed form
prescribed by the Department for the purpose of recording
pertinent information as required by the Department under this
Act.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.19-3)
Sec. 2.19-3. Return. "Return" in return to field or trap,
neuter, return program means to return the cat to field after it
has been sterilized and vaccinated for rabies.
(Source: P.A. 101-295, eff. 8-9-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/2.19a)
Sec. 2.19a. "Serious physical injury" means a physical
injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes
death, serious disfigurement, protracted impairment of health,
impairment of the function of any bodily organ, or plastic
surgery.
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(510 ILCS 5/2.19b)
Sec. 2.19b,. "Vicious dog" means a dog that, without
justification, attacks a person and causes serious physical
injury or death or any individual dog that has been found to be
a “dangerous dog" upon 3 separate occasions.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/3) (from Ch. 8, par. 353)
Sec. 3. The County Board Chairman with the consent of the
County Board shall appoint an Administrator. Appointments shall
be made as necessary to keep this position filled at all times.
The Administrator may appoint as many Deputy Administrators and
Animal Control Wardens to aid him or her as authorized by the
Board. The compensation for the Administrator, Deputy
Administrators, and Animal Control Wardens shall be fixed by the
Board. The Administrator may be removed from office by the
County Board Chairman, with the consent of the County Board.
The Board shall provide necessary personnel, training,
equipment, supplies, and facilities, and shall operate pounds or
contract for their operation as necessary to effectuate the
program. The Board may enter into contracts or agreements with
persons to assist in the operation of the program and may
establish a county animal population control program.
The Board shall be empowered to utilize monies from their
General Corporate Fund to effectuate the intent of this Act.
The Board is authorized by ordinance to require the
registration and may require microchipping of dogs and cats. The
Board shall impose an individual dog or cat registration fee
with a minimum differential of $10 for intact dogs or cats. Ten
dollars of the differential shall be placed in a county animal
population control fund. All persons selling dogs or cats or
keeping registries of dogs or cats shall cooperate and provide
information to the Administrator as required by Board ordinance,
including sales, number of litters, and ownership of dogs and
cats. If microchips are required, the microchip number may serve
as the county animal control registration number.
In obtaining information required to implement this Act, the
Department shall have power to subpoena and bring before it any
person in this State and to take testimony either orally or by
deposition, or both, with the same fees and mileage and in the
same manner as prescribed by law for civil cases in courts of
this State.
The Director shall have power to administer oaths to
witnesses at any hearing which the Department is authorized by
law to conduct, and any other oaths required or authorized in
any Act administered by the Department.
This Section does not apply to feral cats.
(Source: P.A. 100-405, eff. 1-1-18; 100-787, eff. 8-10-18.)
(510 ILCS 5/3.5)
Sec. 3.5. County animal population fund use limitation.
Funds placed in the county animal population control fund may
only be used to (1) spay, neuter, vaccinate, or sterilize
adopted dogs or cats; (2) spay, neuter, or vaccinate dogs or
cats owned by low income county residents who are eligible for
the Food Stamp Program or Social Security Disability Benefits
Program; or (3) spay, neuter, and vaccinate feral cats in
programs recognized by the county or a municipality. This
Section does not apply to a county with 3,000,000 or more
inhabitants.
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(510 ILCS 5/4) (from Ch. 8, par. 354)
Sec. 4, When the Boards of 2 or more counties, through
mutual agreement, wish to join to effectuate any part or all of
this Act, they shall make written request to the Director,
setting forth the geographical area and the Sections of this Act
involved. Whenever, as ascertained from investigation, hearing,
or otherwise, the Director determines it is advisable that these
counties form a District, he may designate and establish such
District. A District Board shall be formed and shall effectuate
this Act as set forth for an individual county.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/5) (from Ch. 8, par. 355)
Sec. 5. Duties and powers.
(a) It shall be the duty of the Administrator or the Deputy
Administrator, through sterilization, humane education, rabies
inoculation, stray control, impoundment, quarantine, and any
other means deemed necessary, to control and prevent the spread
of rabies and to exercise dog and cat overpopulation control. It
shall also be the duty of the Administrator to investigate and
substantiate all claims made under Section 19 of this Act. The
duty may include return, adoption, transfer to rescues or other
animal shelters, and any other means of ensuring live outcomes
of homeless dogs and cats and through sterilization, community
outreach, impoundment of pets at risk and any other humane means
deemed necessary to address strays and ensure live outcomes for
dogs and cats that are not a danger to the community or
suffering irremediably.
(b) Counties may by ordinance determine the extent of the
police powers that may be exercised by the Administrator, Deputy
Administrators, and Animal Control Wardens, which powers shall
pertain only to this Act. The Administrator, Deputy
Administrators, and Animal Control Wardens may issue and serve
citations and orders for violations of this Act. The
Administrator, Deputy Administrators, and Animal Control Wardens
May not carry weapons unless they have been specifically
authorized to carry weapons by county ordinance. Animal Control
Wardens, however, may use tranquilizer guns and other nonlethal
weapons and equipment without specific weapons authorization.
A person authorized to carry firearms by county ordinance
under this subsection must have completed the training course
for peace officers prescribed in the Peace Officer and Probation
Officer Firearm Training Act. The cost of this training shall be
paid by the county.
(c) The sheriff and all sheriff's deputies and municipal
police officers shall cooperate with the Administrator and his
or her representatives in carrying out the provisions of this
Act.
(ad) The Administrator and animal control wardens shall aid
in the enforcement of the Humane Care for Animals Act and have
the ability to impound animals and apply for security posting
for violation of that Act.
(Source: P.A. 100-870, eff. 1-1-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/7) (from Ch. 8, par. 357)
Sec. 7. All registration fees collected shall be remitted
to the County Treasurer, who shall place the monies in an Animal
Control Fund. This fund shall be set up by him for the purpose
of paying costs of the Animal Control Program.
In any county with a population under 3,000,000, all fees
collected shall be used for the purpose of paying claims for
loss of livestock or poultry as set forth in Section 19 of this
Act and for the following purposes as established by ordinance
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departments or county nurse's offices for the purchase of human
rabies anti-serum, human vaccine, the cost for administration of
serum or vaccine, minor medical care, and for paying the cost of
stray dog control, impoundment, education on animal control and
rabies, and other costs incurred in carrying out the provisions
of this Act or any county or municipal ordinance concurred in by
the Department relating to animal control, except as set forth
in Section 19. Counties of 100,000 inhabitants or more may
assume self-insurance liability to pay claims for the loss of
livestock or poultry.
In any county with a population of 3,000,000 or more, all
fees collected shall be used for the purpose of paying claims
for loss of livestock or poultry, as set forth in Section 19 of
this Act, and for the following purposes, as established by
ordinance of the County Board: funds may be utilized by local
health departments or county nurse's offices for the purchase of
human rabies anti-serum, human vaccine, the cost for
administration of serum or vaccine, minor medical care, and for
paying the cost of stray dog control, impoundment, education on
animal control and rabies, and other costs incurred in carrying
out the provisions and enforcement of this Act or any county or
municipal ordinance relating to animal control, or animal-
related public health or public nuisances, except as set forth
in Section 19 of this Act.
(Source: P.A, 98-217, eff. 8-9-13.)
(510 ILCS 5/7.1) (from Ch. 8, par. 357.1)
Sec. 7.1. In addition to any other fees provided for under
this Act, any county may charge a reasonable fee for the pickup
and disposal of dead animals from private for-profit animal
hospitals. This fee shall be sufficient to cover the costs of
pickup and delivery and shall be deposited in the county's
animal control fund.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/8) (from Ch. 8, par. 358)
(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 101-299)
Sec. 8. Rabies inoculation. Every owner of a dog 4 months or
more of age shall have each dog inoculated against rabies by a
licensed veterinarian. Every dog shall have a second rabies
vaccination within one year of the first. Terms of subsequent
vaccine administration and duration of immunity must be in
compliance with USDA licenses of vaccines used. A veterinarian
immunizing a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies shall provide
the Administrator of the county in which the dog, cat, or ferret
resides with a certificate of immunization. Evidence of such
rabies inoculation shall be entered on a certificate the form of
which shall be approved by the Board and which shall contain the
microchip number of the dog, cat, or ferret if it has one and
which shall be signed by the licensed veterinarian administering
the vaccine. Only one dog, cat, or ferret shall be included on
each certificate. Veterinarians who inoculate a dog shall
procure from the County Animal Control in the county where their
office is located serially numbered tags, one to be issued with
each inoculation certificate. The Board shall cause a rabies
inoculation tag to be issued, at a fee established by the Board
for each dog inoculated against rabies.
Rabies vaccine for use on animals shall be sold or
distributed only to and used only by licensed veterinarians.
Such rabies vaccine shall be licensed by the United States
Department of Agriculture.
If a licensed veterinarian determines in writing that a
rabies inoculation would compromise an animal's health, then the
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however, the owner is still responsible for the tag fees.
If a bite occurs from an exempt animal, the exempt animal
shall be treated as an unvaccinated animal. If the animal is
exempt, the animal shall be re-examined by a _ licensed
veterinarian on no less than an annual basis and be vaccinated
against rabies as soon as the animal's health permits.
(Source: P.A. 99-658, eff. 7-28-16.)
(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 101-299
Sec. 8. Rabies inoculation.
(a) Every owner of a dog 4 months or more of age shall have
each dog inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
Every dog shall have a second rabies vaccination within one year
of the first. Terms of subsequent vaccine administration and
duration of immunity must be in compliance with USDA licenses of
vaccines used.
(b) Every owner of a cat that is a companion animal and is 4
months or more of age shall have each cat inoculated against
rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Every cat that is a companion
animal shall have a second rabies vaccination within one year of
the first. Terms of subsequent vaccine administration and
duration of immunity must be in compliance with USDA licenses of
vaccines used. This subsection (b) does not apply to feral cats;
however, if a feral cat is presented to a licensed veterinarian
for sterilization, the feral cat shall be inoculated against
rabies, unless the person presenting the feral cat for care
provides an inoculation certificate showing that the feral cat
has been inoculated against rabies, and the cost of the
inoculation shall be paid by the person presenting the feral cat
to a licensed veterinarian for care.
(c) A veterinarian immunizing a dog, cat, or ferret against
rabies shall provide the Administrator of the county in which
the dog, cat, or ferret resides with a certificate of
immunization. Evidence of such rabies inoculation shall be
entered on a certificate the form of which shall be approved by
the Board and which shall contain the microchip number of the
dog, cat, or ferret if it has one and which shall be signed by
the licensed veterinarian administering the vaccine. Only one
dog, cat, or ferret shall be included on each certificate.
(d) Veterinarians who inoculate a dog shall procure from the
County Animal Control in the county where their office is
located serially numbered tags, one to be issued with each
inoculation certificate. The Board shall cause a _ rabies
inoculation tag to be issued, at a fee established by the Board
for each dog inoculated against rabies.
(e) A veterinarian who inoculates a cat that is a companion
animal shall issue an inoculation certificate to the owner which
shall comply with any registration requirements adopted by the
county under Section 3 of this Act. The owner shall pay any fee
imposed by the county under Section 3 of this Act. A
veterinarian who inoculates a feral cat shall issue an
inoculation certificate to the person who presented the feral
cat for veterinary care. The registration requirements or any
fee imposed by the county under Section 3 of this Act shall not
apply to feral cats.
(f) Rabies vaccine for use on animals shall be sold or
distributed only to and used only by licensed veterinarians.
Such rabies vaccine shall be licensed by the United States
Department of Agriculture.
(g) If a licensed veterinarian determines in writing that a
rabies inoculation would compromise an animal's health, then the
animal shall be exempt from the rabies inoculation requirement,
however, the owner is still responsible for the tag fees.
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animal shall be treated as an unvaccinated animal. If the animal
is exempt, the animal shall be re-examined by a _ licensed
veterinarian on no less than an annual basis and be vaccinated
against rabies as soon as the animal's health permits.
(Source: P.A. 101-299, eff. 1-1-20.)
(510 ILCS 5/9) (from Ch. 8, par. 359)
Sec. 9. Any dog found running at large contrary to
provisions of this Act may be apprehended and impounded. For
this purpose, the Administrator shall utilize any existing or
available animal control facility or licensed animal shelter.
The dog's owner shall pay a $25 public safety fine to be
deposited into the county animal control fund or the county pet
population control fund. Funds transferred to or retained by a
municipality before the effective date of this amendatory Act of
the 100th General Assembly under this paragraph shall continue
to be transferred to and be retained by that municipality. A dog
found running at large contrary to the provisions of this Act a
second or subsequent time must be spayed or neutered within 30
days after being reclaimed unless already spayed or neutered;
failure to comply shall result in impoundment.
A dog that is actively engaged in a legal hunting activity,
including training, is not considered to be running at large if
the dog is on land that is open to hunting or on land on which
the person has obtained permission to hunt or to train a dog. A
dog that is in a dog-friendly area or dog park is not considered
to be running at large if the dog is monitored or supervised by
a person.
(Source: P.A. 100-787, eff. 8-10-18.)
(510 ILCS 5/10) (from Ch. 8, par. 360)
Sec. 10. Impoundment; redemption. When dogs or cats are
apprehended and impounded, they must be scanned for the presence
of a microchip and examined for other currently acceptable
methods of identification, including, but not limited to,
identification tags, tattoos, and rabies license tags. The
examination for identification shall be done within 24 hours
after the intake of each dog or cat. The Administrator shall
make every reasonable attempt to contact the owner as defined by
Section 2.16, agent, or caretaker as soon as possible. The
Administrator shall give notice of not less than 7 business days
to the owner, agent, or caretaker prior to disposal of the
animal. Such notice shall be mailed to the last known address of
the owner, agent, or caretaker. Testimony of the Administrator,
or his or her authorized agent, who mails such notice shall be
evidence of the receipt of such notice by the owner, agent, or
caretaker of the animal. A mailed notice shall remain the
primary means of owner, agent, or caretaker contact; however,
the Administrator shall also attempt to contact the owner,
agent, or caretaker by any other contact information, such as by
telephone or email address, provided by the microchip or other
method of identification found on the dog or cat. If the dog or
cat has been microchipped and the primary contact listed by the
chip manufacturer cannot be located or refuses to reclaim the
dog or cat, an attempt shall be made to contact any secondary
contacts listed by the chip manufacturer prior to adoption,
transfer, or euthanization. Prior to transferring the dog or cat
to another humane shelter, pet store, rescue group, or
euthanization, the dog or cat shall be scanned again for the
presence of a microchip and examined for other means of
identification. If a second scan provides the same identifying
information as the initial intake scan and the owner, agent, or
caretaker has not been located or refuses to reclaim the dog or
cat, the animal control facility may proceed with the adoption,

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transfer, or euthanization.
In case the owner, agent, or caretaker of any impounded dog
or cat desires to make redemption thereof, he or she may do so
by doing the following:
a. Presenting proof of current rabies inoculation and
registration, if applicable.
b. Paying for the rabies inoculation of the dog or
cat and registration, if applicable.
c. Paying the pound for the board of the dog or cat
for the period it was impounded.
d. Paying into the Animal Control Fund an additional
impoundment fee as prescribed by the Board as a penalty for
the first offense and for each subsequent offense.
e. Paying a $25 public safety fine to be deposited
into the county animal control fund or the county pet
population control fund; the fine shall be waived if it is
the dog's or cat's first impoundment and the owner, agent,
or caretaker has the animal spayed or neutered within 14
days.
f. Paying for microchipping and registration if not
already done.
The payments required for redemption under this Section
shall be in addition to any other penalties invoked under this
Act.
(Source: P.A. 100-322, eff. 8-24-17; 100-787, eff. 8-10-18.)
(510 ILCS 5/11) (from Ch. 8, par. 361)
Sec. 11. Animal placement. When not redeemed by the owner,
agent, or caretaker, a dog or cat must be scanned for a
microchip. If a microchip is present, the registered owner or
chip purchaser if the purchaser was a nonprofit organization,
animal shelter, animal control facility, pet store, breeder, or
veterinary office must be notified. After contact has been made
or attempted, dogs deemed adoptable by the animal control
facility shall be offered for adoption, or made available to a
licensed animal shelter, or rescue group. After contact has been
made or attempted, the animal control facility may either: (1
offer the cat for adoption; (2) return to field or transfer the
cat after sterilization; or (3) make the cat available to a
licensed animal shelter or animal control facility. The animal
may be humanely dispatched pursuant to the Humane Euthanasia in
Animal Shelters Act. An animal control facility or animal
shelter shall not adopt or release any dog or cat to anyone
other than the owner or a foster home unless the animal has been
rendered incapable of reproduction and microchipped. This Act
shall not prevent humane societies or animal shelters from
engaging in activities set forth by their charters; provided,
they are not inconsistent with provisions of this Act and other
existing laws. No animal shelter or animal control facility
shall release dogs or cats to an individual representing a
rescue group, unless the group has been licensed by the
Department of Agriculture or is a representative of a not-for-
profit out-of-state organization, animal shelter, or animal
control facility. The Department may suspend or revoke the
license of any animal shelter or animal control facility that
fails to comply with the requirements set forth in this Section
or that fails to report its intake and euthanasia statistics as
required by law each year.
(Source: P.A. 100-870, eff. 1-1-19; 101-295, eff. 8-9-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/12) (from Ch. 8, par. 362)
Sec. 12. The owner of any animal which exhibits clinical
signs of rabies, whether or not the animal has been inoculated
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if the Administrator is not a veterinarian, the Deputy
Administrator, and shall promptly confine the animal, or have it
confined, under suitable observation, for a period of at least
10 days, unless officially authorized by the Administrator or,
if the Administrator is not a veterinarian, the Deputy
Administrator, in writing, to release it sooner. Any animal that
has had direct contact with the animal and that has not been
inoculated against rabies, shall be confined as recommended by
the Administrator or, if the Administrator is not a
veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/13) (from Ch. 8, par. 363)
Sec. 13. Dog or other animal bites; observation of animal.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c)
of this Section, when the Administrator or, if the Administrator
is not a veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator receives
information that any person has been bitten by an animal, the
Administrator or, if the Administrator is not a veterinarian,
the Deputy Administrator, or his or her authorized
representative, shall have such dog or other animal confined
under the observation of a licensed veterinarian. The
confinement shall be for a period of not less than 10 days from
the date the bite occurred and shall continue until the animal
has been examined and released from confinement by a licensed
veterinarian. The Administrator or, if the Administrator is not
a veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator may permit such
confinement to be reduced to a period of less than 10 days.
(a-S5) The owner, or if the owner is unavailable, an agent or
caretaker of an animal documented to have bitten a person shall
present the animal to a licensed veterinarian within 24 hours. A
veterinarian presented with an animal documented to have bitten
a person shall make a record of the clinical condition of the
animal immediately. At the end of the confinement period, the
animal shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian, inoculated
against rabies, if eligible, and microchipped, if the dog or cat
has not been already, at the expense of the owner. The
veterinarian shall submit a written report listing the owner's
name, address, dates of confinement, dates of examination,
species, breed, description, age, sex, and microchip number of
the animal to the Administrator advising him or her of the
clinical condition and the final disposition of the animal on
appropriate forms approved by the Department. The Administrator
shall notify the person who has been bitten, and in the case of
confirmed rabies in the animal, the attending physician or
responsible health agency advising of the clinical condition of
the animal.
(a-10) When the Administrator or, if the Administrator is
not a veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator or his or her
authorized representative receives information that a person has
been bitten by an animal and evidence is presented that the
animal at the time the bite occurred was inoculated against
rabies within the time prescribed by law, the animal may be
confined in a house, or in a manner which will prohibit the
animal from biting a person, if the Administrator, Deputy
Administrator, ‘or his or her authorized representative
determines the confinement satisfactory. The confinement shall
be for a period of not less than 10 days from the date the bite
occurred and shall continue until the animal has been examined
and released from confinement by a licensed veterinarian. The
Administrator or, if the Administrator is not a veterinarian,
the Deputy Administrator may instruct the owner, agent, or
caretaker to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian
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veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator may permit the
confinement to be reduced to a period of less than 10 days. At
the end of the confinement period, the animal shall be examined
by a licensed veterinarian and microchipped, if the dog or cat
is not already, at the expense of the owner. The veterinarian
shall submit a written report listing the owner's name, address,
dates of examination, species, breed, description, age, sex, and
microchip number of the animal to the Administrator advising him
or her of the clinical condition and the final disposition of
the animal on appropriate forms approved by the Department. The
Administrator shall notify the person who has been bitten and,
in case of confirmed rabies in the animal, the attending
physician or responsible health agency advising of the clinical
condition of the animal.
(a-15) Any person having knowledge that any person has been
bitten by an animal shall notify the Administrator or, if the
Administrator is not a veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator
within 24 hours.
{a-20) It is unlawful for the owner of the animal to conceal
the whereabouts, euthanize, sell, give away, or otherwise
dispose of any animal known to have bitten a person, until it is
examined and released from confinement by the Administrator or,
if the Administrator is not a veterinarian, the Deputy
Administrator, or licensed veterinarian, It is unlawful for the
owner of the animal to refuse or fail to immediately comply with
the instructions made by the Administrator or, if the
Administrator is not a veterinarian, the Deputy Administrator,
or his or her authorized representative. Any expense incurred in
the handling of an animal under this Section and Section 12
shall be borne by the owner. The owner of a biting animal must
also remit a $25 public safety fine to be deposited into the
county animal control fund.
(b) When a person has been bitten by a police dog that is
currently vaccinated against rabies, the police dog may continue
to perform its duties for the peace officer or law enforcement
agency and any period of observation of the police dog may be
under the supervision of a peace officer. The supervision shall
consist of the dog being locked in a kennel, performing its
official duties in a police vehicle, or remaining under the
constant supervision of its police handler.
(c) When a person has been bitten by a search and rescue dog
that is currently vaccinated against rabies, the search and
rescue dog may continue to perform its duties for the handler or
owner or agency and any period of observation of the dog may be
under the supervision of its handler or owner. The supervision
shall consist of the dog being locked in a kennel, performing
its official duties in a vehicle, or remaining under the
constant supervision of its handler or owner.
(d) Any person convicted of violating subsection (a-20) of
this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first
violation. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
(Source: P.A. 99-658, eff. 7-28-16; 100-787, eff. 8-10-18.)
(510 ILCS 5/14) (from Ch. 8, par. 364)
Sec. 14. Whenever a case of rabies has occurred in a
locality, or when the proper officials of a government unit are
apprehensive of the spread of rabies, the Department shall act
to prevent its spread among dogs and other animals, The
Department may order:
a. that all dogs or other animals in the locality be:
1. kept confined within an enclosure, or
2. kept muzzled and restrained by leash.
b. that all owners or keepers of dogs or other
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prevent the spread of rabies,
c. other measures as may be necessary to control the
spread of rabies.
The Department may determine the area of the locality in
which, and the period of time during which, such orders shall be
effective.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/15) (from Ch. 8, par. 365)
Sec. 15. (a) In order to have a dog deemed "vicious", the
Administrator, Deputy Administrator, or law enforcement officer
must give notice of the infraction that is the basis of the
investigation to the owner, conduct a thorough investigation,
interview any witnesses, including the owner, gather any
existing medical records, veterinary medical records or
behavioral evidence, and make a detailed report recommending a
finding that the dog is a vicious dog and give the report to the
State's Attorney's Office and the owner. The Administrator,
State's Attorney, Director or any citizen of the county in which
the dog exists may file a complaint in the circuit court in the
name of the People of the State of Illinois to deem a dog to be
a vicious dog. Testimony of a certified applied behaviorist, a
board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another recognized
expert may be relevant to the court's determination of whether
the dog's behavior was justified. The petitioner must prove the
dog is a vicious dog by clear and convincing evidence. The
Administrator shall determine where the animal shall be confined
during the pendency of the case.
A dog may not be declared vicious if the court determines
the conduct of the dog was justified because:
(1) the threat, injury, or death was sustained by a
person who at the time was committing a crime or offense
upon the owner or custodian of the dog, or was committing a
willful trespass or other tort upon the premises or
property owned or occupied by the owner of the animal;
(2) the injured, threatened, or killed person was
abusing, assaulting, or physically threatening the dog or
its offspring, or has in the past abused, assaulted, or
physically threatened the dog or its offspring; or
(3) the dog was responding to pain or injury, or was
protecting itself, its owner, custodian, or member of its
household, kennel, or offspring.
No dog shall be deemed "vicious" if it is a professionally
trained dog for law enforcement or guard duties. Vicious dogs
shall not be classified in a manner that is specific as to
breed.
If the burden of proof has been met, the court shall deem
the dog to be a vicious dog.
If a dog is found to be a vicious dog, the owner shall pay a
$100 public safety fine to be deposited into the county animal
control fund, the dog shall be spayed or neutered within 10 days
of the finding at the expense of its owner and microchipped, if
not already, and the dog is subject to enclosure. If an owner
fails to comply with these requirements, the animal control
agency shall impound the dog and the owner shall pay a $500 fine
plus impoundment fees to the animal control agency impounding
the dog. The judge has the discretion to order a vicious dog be
euthanized. A dog found to be a vicious dog shall not be
released to the owner until the Administrator, an Animal Control
Warden, or the Director approves the enclosure. No owner or
keeper of a vicious dog shall sell or give away the dog without
approval from the Administrator or court. Whenever an owner of a
vicious dog relocates, he or she shall notify both the
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relocated and the Administrator of County Animal Control where
he or she formerly resided.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain
any dog which has been found to be a vicious dog unless the dog
is kept in an enclosure. The only times that a vicious dog may
be allowed out of the enclosure are (1) if it is necessary for
the owner or keeper to obtain veterinary care for the dog, (2)
in the case of an emergency or natural disaster where the dog's
life is threatened, or (3) to comply with the order of a court
of competent jurisdiction, provided that the dog is securely
muzzled and restrained with a leash not exceeding 6 feet in
length, and shall be under the direct control and supervision of
the owner or keeper of the dog or muzzled in its residence.
Any dog which has been found to be a vicious dog and which
is not confined to an enclosure shall be impounded by the
Administrator, an Animal Control Warden, or the law enforcement
authority having jurisdiction in such area.
If the owner of the dog has not appealed the impoundment
order to the circuit court in the county in which the animal was
impounded within 15 working days, the dog may be euthanized.
Upon filing a notice of appeal, the order of euthanasia
shall be automatically stayed pending the outcome of the appeal.
The owner shall bear the burden of timely notification to animal
control in writing.
Guide dogs for the blind or hearing impaired, support dogs
for persons with physical disabilities, accelerant detection
dogs, and sentry, guard, or police-owned dogs are exempt from
this Section; provided, an attack or injury to a person occurs
while the dog is performing duties as expected. To qualify for
exemption under this Section, each such dog shall be currently
inoculated against rabies in accordance with Section 8 of this
Act. It shall be the duty of the owner of such exempted dog to
notify the Administrator of changes of address. In the case of a
sentry or guard dog, the owner shall keep the Administrator
advised of the location where such dog will be stationed. The
Administrator shall provide police and fire departments with a
categorized list of such exempted dogs, and shall promptly
notify such departments of any address changes reported to him.
(c) If the animal control agency has custody of the dog, the
agency may file a petition with the court requesting that the
owner be ordered to post security. The security must be in an
amount sufficient to secure payment of all reasonable expenses
expected to be incurred by the animal control agency or animal
shelter in caring for and providing for the dog pending the
determination. Reasonable expenses include, but are not limited
to, estimated medical care and boarding of the animal for 30
days. If security has been posted in accordance with this
Section, the animal control agency may draw from the security
the actual costs incurred by the agency in caring for the dog,
(d) Upon receipt of a petition, the court must set a hearing
on the petition, to be conducted within 5 business days after
the petition is filed. The petitioner must serve a true copy of
the petition upon the defendant.
(e) If the court orders the posting of security, the
security must be posted with the clerk of the court within 5
business days after the hearing. If the person ordered to post
security does not do so, the dog is forfeited by operation of
law and the animal control agency must dispose of the animal
through adoption or humane euthanization.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15; 99-642, eff. 7-28-16; 100-
787, eff. 8-10-18.)
(510 ILCs 5/15.1)
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(a) After a thorough investigation including: sending,
within 10 business days of the Administrator or Director
becoming aware of the alleged infraction, notifications to the
owner of the alleged infractions, the fact of the initiation of
an investigation, and affording the owner an opportunity to meet
with the Administrator or Director prior to the making of a
determination; gathering of any medical or veterinary evidence;
interviewing witnesses; and making a detailed written report, an
animal control warden, deputy administrator, or law enforcement
agent may ask the Administrator, or his or her designee, or the
Director, to deem a dog to be "dangerous". No dog shall be
deemed a "dangerous dog" unless shown to be a dangerous dog by a
preponderance of evidence. The owner shall be sent immediate
notification of the determination by registered or certified
mail that includes a complete description of the appeal process.
(b) A dog shall not be declared dangerous if the
Administrator, or his or her designee, or the Director
determines the conduct of the dog was justified because:
(1) the threat was sustained by a person who at the
time was committing a crime or offense upon the owner or
custodian of the dog or was committing a willful trespass
or other tort upon the premises or property occupied by the
owner of the animal;
(2) the threatened person was abusing, assaulting,
or physically threatening the dog or its offspring;
(3) the injured, threatened, or killed companion
animal was attacking or threatening to attack the dog or
its offspring; or
(4) the dog was responding to pain or injury or was
protecting itself, its owner, custodian, or a member of its
household, kennel, or offspring.
(c) Testimony of a certified applied behaviorist, a board
certified veterinary behaviorist, or another recognized expert
may be relevant to the determination of whether the dog's
behavior was justified pursuant to the provisions of this
Section.
(d) If deemed dangerous, the Administrator, or his or her
designee, or the Director shall order (i) the dog's owner to pay
a $50 public safety fine to be deposited into the county animal
control fund, (ii) the dog to be spayed or neutered within 14
days at the owner's expense and microchipped, if not already,
and (iii) one or more of the following as deemed appropriate
under the circumstances and necessary for the protection of the
public:
(1) evaluation of the dog by a certified applied
behaviorist, a board certified veterinary behaviorist, or
another recognized expert in the field and completion of
training or other treatment as deemed appropriate by the
expert. The owner of the dog shall be responsible for all
costs associated with evaluations and training ordered
under this subsection; or
(2) direct supervision by an adult 18 years of age or
older whenever the animal is on public premises.
(e) The Administrator may order a dangerous dog to be
muzzled whenever it is on public premises in a manner that will
prevent it from biting any person or animal, but that shall not
injure the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration.
(f) Guide dogs for the blind or hearing impaired, support
dogs for persons with a physical disability, and sentry, guard,
or police-owned dogs are exempt from this Section; provided, an
attack or injury to a person occurs while the dog is performing
duties as expected. To qualify for exemption under this Section,
each such dog shall be currently inoculated against rabies in
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expected. It shall be the duty of the owner of the exempted dog
to notify the Administrator of changes of address. In the case
of a sentry or guard dog, the owner shall keep the Administrator
advised of the location where such dog will be stationed. The
Administrator shall provide police and fire departments with a
categorized list of the exempted dogs, and shall promptly notify
the departments of any address changes reported to him or her.
(g) An animal control agency has the right to impound a
dangerous dog if the owner fails to comply with the requirements
of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15; 100-787, eff. 8-10-18.)
(510 ILcs 5/15.2)
Sec. 15.2. Dangerous dogs; leash. It is unlawful for any
person to knowingly or recklessly permit any dangerous dog to
leave the premises of its owner when not under control by leash
or other recognized control methods.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/15.3)
Sec. 15.3. Dangerous dog; appeal.
(a) The owner of a dog found to be a dangerous dog pursuant
to this Act by an Administrator may file a complaint against the
Administrator in the circuit court within 35 days of receipt of
notification of the determination, for a de novo hearing on the
determination. The proceeding shall be conducted as a civil
hearing pursuant to the Illinois Rules of Evidence and the Code
of Civil Procedure, including the discovery provisions. After
hearing both parties' evidence, the court may make a
determination of dangerous dog if the Administrator meets his or
her burden of proof of a preponderance of the evidence. The
final order of the circuit court may be appealed pursuant to the
civil appeals provisions of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
(b) The owner of a dog found to be a dangerous dog pursuant
to this Act by the Director may, within 14 days of receipt of
notification of the determination, request an administrative
hearing to appeal the determination. The administrative hearing
shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Agriculture's
rules applicable to formal administrative proceedings, 8 Ill.
Adm. Code Part 1, Subparts A and B. An owner desiring a hearing
shall make his or her request for a hearing to the Illinois
Department of Agriculture. The final administrative decision of
the Department may be reviewed judicially by the circuit court
of the county wherein the person resides or, in the case of a
corporation, the county where its registered office is located.
If the plaintiff in a review proceeding is not a resident of
Illinois, the venue shall be in Sangamon County. The
Administrative Review Law and all amendments and modifications
thereof, and the rules adopted thereto, apply to and govern all
proceedings for the judicial review of final administrative
decisions of the Department hereunder.
(c) Until the order has been reviewed and at all times
during the appeal process, the owner shall comply with the
requirements set forth by the Administrator, the court, or the
Director.
(d) At any time after a final order has been entered, the
owner may petition the circuit court to reverse the designation
of dangerous dog.
(Source: P.A. 95-550, eff. 6-1-08.)
(510 ILCS 5/15.4)
Sec. 15.4. Potentially dangerous dog. A dog found running at
large and unsupervised with 3 or more other dogs may be deemed a
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administrator. Potentially dangerous dogs shall be spayed or
neutered and microchipped within 14 days of reclaim. The
designation of “potentially dangerous dog" shall expire 12
months after the most recent violation of this Section. Failure
to comply with this Section will result in impoundment of the
dog or a fine of $500.
(Source: P.A. 95-550, eff. 6-1-08.)
(S10 ILcs 5/15.5)
Sec. 15.5. Reckless dog owner; complaint; penalty.
(a) The Administrator, State's Attorney, Director, or any
citizen may file a complaint in circuit court to determine
whether a person is a reckless dog owner. If an owner is
determined to be a reckless dog owner by clear and convincing
evidence, the court shall order the immediate impoundment and
forfeiture of all dogs the reckless dog owner has a property
right in. Forfeiture may be to any licensed shelter, rescue, or
sanctuary. The court shall further prohibit the property right
ownership of a dog by the person determined to be a reckless dog
owner for a period of at least 12 months, but not more than 36
months for the first reckless dog owner determination.
(a-5) A dog's history during ownership by a person found to
be a reckless dog owner shall not be considered conclusive of
the dog's temperament and qualification for adoption or
transfer. The dog's temperament shall be independently evaluated
by a person qualified to conduct behavioral assessments and, if
the dog is deemed adoptable, the receiving facility shall make a
reasonable attempt to place the dog in another home, transfer
the dog to rescue, or place the dog in a sanctuary.
(b) A person who refuses to forfeit a dog under this Section
is in violation which carries a public safety fine of $500 for
each dog. The fine shall be deposited into the Pet Population
Control Fund. Each day a person fails to comply with a
forfeiture or prohibition ordered under this Section shall
constitute a separate offense.
(Source: P.A. 100-971, eff. 1-1-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/16) (from Ch. 8, par. 366)
Sec. 16. Animal attacks or injuries. If a dog or other
animal, without provocation, attacks, attempts to attack, or
injures any person who is peaceably conducting himself or
herself in any place where he or she may lawfully be, the owner
of such dog or other animal is liable in civil damages to such
person for the full amount of the injury proximately caused
thereby.
(Source: P.A. 94-819, eff. 5-31-06.)
(510 ILCS 5/16.5)
Sec. 16.5. Expenses of microchipping. A clinic for
microchipping companion animals of county residents should be
conducted at least once a year under the direction of the
Administrator or, if the Administrator is not a veterinarian,
the Deputy Administrator at the animal control facility, animal
shelter, or other central location within the county. The
maximum amount that can be charged for microchipping an animal
at this clinic shall be $15. Funds generated from this clinic
shall be deposited in the county's animal control fund.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/17) (from Ch. 8, par. 367)
Sec. 17. For the purpose of making inspections hereunder,
the Administrator, or his or her authorized representative, or
any law enforcement officer may enter upon private premises,
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is a person's residence, to apprehend a straying dog or other
animal, a dangerous or vicious dog or other animal, or an animal
thought to be infected with rabies. If, after request therefor,
the owner of the dog or other animal shall refuse to deliver the
dog or other animal to the officer, the owner shall be in
violation of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/18) (from Ch. 8, par. 368)
Sec. 18. Any owner seeing his or her livestock, poultry, or
equidae being injured, wounded, or killed by a dog, not
accompanied by or not under the supervision of its owner, may
kill such dog.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/18.1) (from Ch. 8, par. 368.1)
Sec. 18.1. The owner or keeper of a dog is liable to a
person for all damages caused by the dog pursuing, chasing,
worrying, wounding, injuring, or killing any sheep, goats,
cattle, horses, mules, poultry, ratites, or swine belonging to
that person.
(Source: P.A. 88-600, eff. 9-1-94.)
(510 ILCS 5/19) (from Ch. 8, par. 369)
Sec. 19. Any owner having livestock, poultry, or equidae
killed or injured by a dog shall, according to the provisions of
this Act and upon filing claim and making proper proof, be
entitled to receive reimbursement for such losses from the
Animal Control Fund; provided, he or she is a resident of this
State and such injury or killing is reported to the
Administrator within 24 hours after such injury or killing
occurs, and makes affidavit stating the number of such animals
or poultry killed or injured, the amount of damages and the
owner of the dog causing such killing or injury, if known.
The damages referred to in this Section shall be
substantiated by the Administrator through prompt investigation
and by not less than 2 witnesses. The Administrator shall
determine whether the provisions of this Section have been met
and shall keep a record in each case of the names of the owners
of the animals or poultry, the amount of damages proven, and the
number of animals or poultry killed or injured.
The Administrator shall file a written report with the
County Treasurer as to the right of an owner of livestock,
poultry, or equidae to be paid out of the Animal Control Fund,
and the amount of such damages claimed.
The County Treasurer shall, on the first Monday in March of
each calendar year, pay to the owner of the animals or poultry
the amount of damages to which he or she is entitled. The county
board, by ordinance, shall establish a schedule for damages
reflecting the current market value.
If there are funds in excess of amounts paid for such claims
for damage in that portion of the Animal Control Fund set aside
for this purpose, this excess shall be used for other costs of
the program as set forth in this Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/20) (from Ch. 8, par. 370)
Sec. 20. The payment to any owner of sheep, goats, cattle,
horses, mules, swine, or poultry of monies out of the Animal
Control Fund for damages resulting from loss or injury to any
such animals, shall not be a bar to an action by such owner
against the owner of the dog committing such injury or causing
such loss for the recovery of damages therefor. The court or
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evidence what portion, if any, of the damages sought to be
recovered in such action has been paid to the plaintiff in such
action by the County Treasurer, and in case the plaintiff in
such action recovers damages, the court shall enter judgment
against the defendant, in the name of the plaintiff for the use
of the county, for the amount which the plaintiff has received
on account of such damages from the County Treasurer, if such
recovery shall equal or exceed the amount so received by such
plaintiff from the County Treasurer; and the residue of such
recovery, if any there be, shall be entered in the name of the
plaintiff in such action to his own use. If the amount of the
recovery in such action shall not equal the amount previously
paid the plaintiff on account of such damages by the County
Treasurer, then the judgment shall be entered as heretofore
stated for the use of the Animal Control Fund, for the full
amount of such recovery. The judgment shall show on its face
what portion of the judgment is to be paid to the Animal Control
Fund, and what portion is to be paid to the plaintiff in such
action, and the judgment when collected shall be paid over to
the parties entitled thereto in their proper proportions.
(Source: P.A. 83-346.)
(510 ILCS 5/22) (from Ch. 8, par. 372)
Sec. 22. The Department shall have general supervision of
the administration of this Act and may make reasonable rules and
regulations, not inconsistent with this Act, for the enforcement
of this Act and for the guidance of Administrators, including
revoking a license issued under the Animal Welfare Act for
noncompliance with any provision of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
(510 ILCS 5/24) (from Ch. 8, par. 374)
Sec. 24, Limitations. Nothing in this Act shall be held to
limit in any manner the power of any municipality or other
political subdivision to prohibit animals from running at large,
nor shall anything in this Act be construed to, in any manner,
limit the power of any municipality or other political
subdivision to further control and regulate dogs, cats or other
animals in such municipality or other political subdivision
provided that no regulation, policy or ordinance is specific to
breed.
(Source: P.A. 101-295, eff. 8-9-19.)
(510 ILCS 5/25) (from Ch. 8, par. 375)
Sec. 25, The invalidity of any Section or parts of any
Section of this Act or any rule or regulation pursuant thereto
shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Act, or
any rule or regulation.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/26) (from Ch. 8, par. 376)
Sec. 26. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, any
person violating or aiding in or abetting the violation of any
provision of this Act, or counterfeiting or forging any
certificate, permit, or tag, or making any misrepresentation in
regard to any matter prescribed by this Act, or resisting,
obstructing, or impeding the Administrator or any authorized
officer in enforcing this Act, or refusing to produce for
inoculation any dog in his possession, or who removes a tag from
a dog for purposes of destroying or concealing its identity, is
guilty of a Class C misdemeanor for a first offense and for a
subsequent offense, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Each day a person fails to comply constitutes a separate
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any violation of this Act shall cause appropriate proceedings to
be instituted in the proper courts without delay and to be
prosecuted in the manner provided by law.
(b) If the owner of a vicious dog subject to enclosure:
(1) fails to maintain or keep the dog in an enclosure
or fails to spay or neuter the dog within the time period
prescribed; and
(2) the dog inflicts serious physical injury upon any
other person or causes the death of another person; and
(3) the attack is unprovoked in a place where such
person is peaceably conducting himself or herself and where
such person may lawfully be;
the owner shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony, unless the owner
knowingly allowed the dog to run at large or failed to take
steps to keep the dog in an enclosure then the owner shall be
guilty of a Class 2 felony. The penalty provided in this
paragraph shall be in addition to any other criminal or civil
sanction provided by law.
(c) If the owner of a dangerous dog knowingly fails to
comply with any order regarding the dog and the dog inflicts
serious physical injury on a person or a companion animal, the
owner shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. If the owner of a
dangerous dog knowingly fails to comply with any order regarding
the dog and the dog kills a person the owner shall be guilty of
a Class 3 felony.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03; 94-639, eff. 8-22-05; 94-
819, eff. 5-31-06.)
(510 ILCS 5/27) (from Ch. 8, par. 377)
Sec. 27. Any officer failing, refusing, or neglecting to
carry out the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a petty
offense and shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100
for each offense.
(Source: P.A. 78-795.)
(510 ILCS 5/30)
Sec. 30. Rules. The Department shall administer this Act and
shall promulgate rules necessary to effectuate the purposes of
this Act. The Director may, in formulating rules pursuant to
this Act, seek the advice and recommendations of humane
societies and societies for the protection of animals.
(Source: P.A. 94-639, eff. 8-22-05.)
(510 ILCS 5/35)
Sec. 35. Liability.
(a) Any municipality, political subdivision, or State
university or community college allowing feral cat colonies and
trap, sterilize, vaccinate for rabies, and return programs to
help control cat overpopulation shall be immune from criminal
liability and shall not be civilly liable, except for willful
and wanton misconduct, for damages that may result from a feral
cat. Any municipality or political subdivision allowing dog
parks shall be immune from criminal liability and shall not be
civilly liable, except for willful and wanton misconduct, for
damages that may result from occurrences in the dog park.
(b) Any veterinarian, animal shelter, or animal control
facility who in good faith contacts the registered owner, agent,
or caretaker of a microchipped animal shall be immune from
criminal liability and shall not, as a result of his or her acts
or omissions, except for willful and wanton misconduct, be
liable for civil damages.
(c) Any veterinarian who sterilizes feral cats and any feral
cat caretaker who traps cats for a trap, sterilize, vaccinate
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liability and shall not, as a result of his or her acts or
omissions, except for willful and wanton misconduct, be liable
for civil damages.
(ad) Any animal shelter or animal control facility worker who
microchips an animal shall be immune from criminal liability and
shall not, as a result of his or her acts or omissions, except
for willful and wanton misconduct, be liable for civil damages.
(Source: P,A. 101-295, eff. 8-9-19.)

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WEST CHICAGO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
DECEMBER
2019
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West Chicago Police Department Monthly Report
Department Overview
The Mission of the West Chicas Police Department is to Protec Life and Liberty, Provide Quality Police
Services, and Forge Community Partnerships with Integrity and Professionalism,
There are three divisions in the Police Department: Office of the Chief of Police, Support Services
Division and Operations Division.
The Officeof the Chief of Police’s primary responsibility is to provide general management direction
and control for the Department. The Office of the Chief of Police consists of the Management
Analyst, and the Administrative Assistant.
The Gipport Savices Division consists of Vehicle and Building Maintenance, Records and Social Services.
The Operations Division consists of Uniformed Patrol, Training Officer, Community Relations,
Traffic Safety Unit, the Investigations Unit, School Resource Officers, Evidence/Property and
Community Service Officers.

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West Chicago Police Department Monthly Report
Personnel
On December 6th, the Department held a Posada celebration at Faith Community Church located at 910
Main St. The word Posada means "inn" or "shelter" in Spanish. In this tradition, the Bible story of
Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and their search for a place to stay is re-enacted. The
tradition also involves a special song, as well as a variety of Mexican Christmas carols, breaking
pifiatas, and celebration. Over 100 residents attended the event. Social Worker Rosie Valencia, Chief
Uplegger and Officer Nielsen were there for the Department.
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On December 7th, the City of West Chicago held Frosty Fest. The event included a parade, tree
lighting ceremony, horse-drawn wagon rides, an ice sculpture artist, a reindeer display and Santa and
Mrs. Claus. Numerous Department members were on hand for the celebration.

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West Chicago Police Department Monthly Report
This past summer Community Relations Officer Robyn Nielsen developed a partnership with a group of
Indian Knoll Elementary School special needs students and their teachers. Officer Nielsen gave the
students a tour of the Station, joined them for a Friendsgiving celebration and most recently joined them
for holiday shopping trip and lunch at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.
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On December 19", School Resource Officer Fuller was presented
with the District 33 Pride Award. This award is given to
individuals/organizations on a quarterly basis who have made a
significant impact on the students, staff and families of West
Chicago Elementary School District 33.
On December 25th, Police Department Social Worker Rosie Valencia along with the staff of Hawthorne’s
Backyard Bar & Grill hosted a holiday dinner for local families. A special thanks to Hawthorne’s
Backyard Barbeque for donating use of the facility, food and presents for the attendees. Chief Uplegger,
Officer Nielsen and Santa were also on hand for the festivities.

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West Chicago Police Department Monthly Report
On December 22", the West Chicago Police Department Honor
Guard presented the Nation’s colors at the Chicago Bears home
football game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. This is the 3%
consecutive season the Department’s Honor Guard has been
selected to perform these duties. Honor Guard members who
participated were Officers Reyes, Gelsomino, Flanigan and
Calabrese.
Criminal Activities
Criminal Damageto Property:
Person(s) unknown damaged Christmas lights at a residence in the 600 block of Tanager Ln. The strings of
lights had been cut. Loss is estimated at $100.00.
Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle in the 700 block of Lincoln Ave. The rear window of the car had
been shattered by BBs/pellets that were found in and near the vehicle.
Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle in the 300 block of Ingalton Ave. The rear window had been
shattered by a BB/pellet.
Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle in the 700 block of Hillview Ave. Small plywood boards with
nails in them had been placed under each tire. When the owner moved the truck, the nails damaged the
tires.
Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle in the 200 block of W. North Ave. The front passenger side door
and lock had been damaged by being struck with an unknown blunt object.
Person(s) unknown damaged construction equipment in the 2700 block of Enterprise Cir. A backhoe
loader and excavator had their engines damaged by an unknown metal pole or tool. Damage is estimated at
$20,000.00.
Person(s) unknown damaged a trailer-mounted generator at a business in the 500 block of Shingle Oak
Dr. A battery had been removed and several wires were cut. Loss is estimated at $7,000.00.
Criminal Defacement:
Person(s) unknown spray painted gang-related graffiti on a garage in the 100 block of E. Stimmel St.
Person(s) unknown spray painted gang-related graffiti on a garage and pavement in the alley in the 100
block of W. Pomeroy St.
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Person(s) unknown spray painted gang-related graffiti on a fence in the 200 block of George St.
Person(s) unknown spray painted gang-related graffiti on a fence in the 100 block of Conde St.
Person(s) unknown used a marker or paint pen to deface the guardrail with non-gang related graffiti in
the 300 block of Blair St.
Person(s) unknown used a marker to deface two sign posts with gang-related graffiti in the 200 block of
George St.
Person(s) unknown spray painted gang-related graffiti on a No Parking sign in the 400 block of Joliet
St.
Armed Robbery:
Persons unknown entered the Boost Mobile located at 119 W. Roosevelt Rd. One suspect was armed
with a handgun, the second carried a bag. The victim had $150.00 taken from her purse and then, at
gunpoint was made to open the cash register. The suspects took cash and cell phones and fled the store in
an unknown direction. Loss is estimated at $9,400.00. Investigation is ongoing.
Theft of Gas:
Person(s) unknown pumped $47.18 worth of gasoline into a vehicle and left the Thorntons gas station
located at 1330 S. Neltnor Blvd. without paying. No offender information is available.
Theft Over $500.00:
Person(s) unknown removed the victim’s wedding ring from her residence in the 200 block of W.
Pomeroy St. The victim also reported a necklace and matching earrings were taken while attending a
family function in the 400 block of Jenice Ct. Numerous individuals were present at both residences
on each occasion, but deny involvement. Total loss is estimated at $3,300.00.
Person(s) unknown removed the victim’s cell phone from a business in the 1700 block of Downs Dr.
The iPhone was placed on a table and when the victim returned for it, the phone was missing. Loss is
estimated at $800.00.
Retail Theft:
On multiple occasions, two persons unknown entered Menards located at 220 W. North Ave. and
removed a total of eight air nail guns from the store without paying for the items. Total loss is estimated
at over $3,000.00. Investigation is ongoing.
A known person known entered the AT&T store located at 159 N. Neltnor Blvd. on two separate
occasions and removed eight cell phone chargers without paying for the items. Loss is estimated at
$80.00. Investigation is ongoing.

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West Chicago Police Department Monthly Report
Credit Card Fraud:
Person(s) unknown made unauthorized charges against the victim’s account. Two charges were made in
Texas and two in Florida, totaling $347.22. Investigation is ongoing.
Person(s) unknown made unauthorized charges against the victim’s credit card totaling $253.91 in
Miami, Florida. The credit card company is investigating and won’t charge the victim’s account the
amount of the fraudulent purchase.
Burglary from Motor Vehicle:
Person(s) unknown entered a vehicle behind a business in the 100 block of E. Roosevelt Rd. and removed a
purse. The victim left the vehicle unattended to make deliveries and when she returned, the purse was
gone. It is unknown whether or not the vehicle was secured. The purse contained $700.00 and a driver’s
license.
Recovered Stolen Auto:
Officers responded to the area of the Illinois Prairie Path just north of Industrial Dr. for the report of a
vehicle on fire. West Chicago Fire Protection District personnel also responded and extinguished the
fire. The owner was contacted and was not aware the vehicle was missing. Investigation is ongoing.
Residential Burglary:
Person(s) unknown entered a residence in the 800 block of High Ridge Dr. and removed a safe containing
personal documents, savings bonds, jewelry and an unknown number of coins. Entry had been gained
by breaking a basement window. Investigation is ongoing.
Fraud:
Person(s) unknown attempted to cash a fraudulent check at a credit union in Peoria, Illinois in the
amount of $2,975.50. The victim business was unfamiliar with the check. A copy of the check was
obtained and the check did not resemble the business’s checks and the check number had not yet been
issued. $200.00 was released to the suspect in Peoria and the rest was held pending approval. Investigation
is ongoing.
Person(s) unknown emailed a business in the 400 block of Industrial Dr. requesting an employee to
purchase $1,500.00 in gift cards. The email appeared to come from a fellow employee and requested the
recipient to provide scans of the gift cards as well as the redemption codes on the back of the cards. The
employee did as instructed. The IT staff of the business determined the email was fraudulent.
Person(s) unknown used the victim’s identifiers to open an account with Huntington Bank. The victim
received a letter at his residence advising of a change of address on an account in his name. The victim
contacted the bank who closed the account.
Person(s) unknown used the victim’s credit card information to make unauthorized purchases totaling
$2,170.98. The victim was reimbursed for the charges and the credit card company is investigating.

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West Chicago Police Department Monthly Report
Monthly Performance
Activities | Sept. 2019 | Oct.2019 | Nov. 2019 | Dec. 2019 YTD; YTD. Total
2019 2018 2018
Traffic 513 578 429 409 7,565 9,875 9,875
| Stops — |
Traffic 278 328 239 206 4,545 5,928 5,928
Citations
Traffic 289 308 261 254 4,091 5,578 5,578
Warnings _|
| Parking 191 166 103 161 2,301 3,094 3,094
Citations _|
Traffic 92 94 92 69 900 930 930
Crashes
Incident 287 246 217 215 3,058 3,396 3,396
| Reports |
Officer Activities
Between August 30'" and November 28", officers responded to and investigated 10 separate burglaries to
landscaping companies. Suspect information was developed and on December 4"", Detectives Herbert,
Bowers, Flanigan and Peterson conducted surveillance on the suspects’ homes. One suspect was observed
pulling into the driveway and was placed in custody and transported to the Station where Officer Reyes
assisted detectives with the interview. During the course of the interview the suspect admitted to committing
the burglaries. The suspect agreed to provide information as to where the property had been taken and sold.
A Toro Dingo was recovered from a location in Glendale Heights. A backpack blower, four weed whackers,
an extended hedge trimmer, two handheld hedge trimmers, a chain saw, two stander mowers, an aerator and
a Proline mower were recovered in Carpentersville. The items were all returned to their owners. The DuPage
County State’s Attorney's Office approved a charge of Burglary against the suspect. The offender was
fingerprinted, photographed and transported to the DuPage County Jail.
On September 21‘, Sergeant Langelan initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the area of Sunset
Ave. and Geneva Rd. While meeting with the driver, Sergeant Langelan learned her driver’s license was
revoked, prompting her arrest. The driver requested that her phone be removed from the vehicle. While
retrieving the phone, a plastic bag containing 10 white pills was found on the passenger side floor. The driver
was transported to the Station where she was interviewed. The driver stated she purchased the pills from an
individual in Wheaton and believed they were hydrocodone. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
stated charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance would be approved pending a laboratory analysis of
the pills. In October, results returned as positive as hydrocodone by the DuPage County Crime Laboratory.
An arrest warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance was obtained for the suspect. On December 16",
the suspect turned herself in at the Station. The suspect was fingerprinted, photographed and released from
custody after posting bond.
On December 9", Officer Fearon observed a vehicle disobey a Stop sign at Powis Rd. and Hawthorne Ln.
A traffic stop was made in the 1800 block of Hawthorne Ln. While speaking with the driver, Officer
Fearon observed a glass pipe, used to smoke cannabis, on the passenger seat. Officer Fearon also detected an
odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. When asked if there was anything inside the vehicle besides the
pipe, the driver placed a small bag of cannabis and a grinder on the center console. Officer Schoonhoven
arrived to assist. The driver was asked to exit the vehicle and asked for permission to search his person.
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While searching the subject, a small plastic bag containing a white powdery substance fell from the
driver’s waist band. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Station. The white
powdery substance field tested positive as cocaine. While interviewing the subject he admitted to possessing
and using cocaine. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office approved a charge of Possession of a
Controlled Substance. The offender was fingerprinted, photographed and transported to the DuPage County
Jail.
On December 9", School Resource Officer (SRO) Levato was contacted by a West Chicago Community
High School Dean in reference to an incident that just occurred in the cafeteria. A student had been chased
from the cafeteria and then stabbed in the back and upper arm with a pair of scissors, causing minor injuries.
The suspect then left the school. The suspect was identified, located and brought to the Station, where she
was interviewed by SRO Levato and Officer Zepeda. The suspect, who is a juvenile, will be charged in
Juvenile Court at a later date.
On December 19", Sergeant Langelan responded to the Thorntons gas station located at 1330 S. Neltnor
Blvd., for a report of a person in the bathroom, possibly hurting himself. Upon arrival, Sergeant Langelan
found a man locked in a bathroom stall, shouting, jumping up and down and striking the walls with his hands
and fists. The subject was talked into opening the stall and admitted to taking anti-depressants and snorting
heroin. The individual was given a dose of Narcan and began to calm down. West Chicago Fire Protection
District personnel arrived and transported the individual to Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
On December 23", Officers Fearon and Schoonhoven responded to the area of Neltnor Blvd. and Blair St. A
complainant was following a vehicle involved in a retail theft in Naperville. The vehicle turned westbound
onto Blair St. and then pulled into a driveway in the 400 block of E. Blair St. Officers Fearon and
Schoonhoven met with the occupants of the vehicle and while speaking with them observed numerous
shopping bags inside the vehicle. Naperville Police officers responded to the scene and all five occupants
were placed under arrest. The offenders were charged by the Naperville Police Department with Felony
Retail Theft, Felony Burglary and Possession of a Theft Related Device.
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ANIMAL SERVICES
DUPAGE
COUNTY November fi, 2019
It has been reported to our office that your dog, 1 dog named HL
has been involved in an incident in which she bit another dog. DuPage County Animal
Services takes this type of incident seriously. Please be advised that further incidents
may/will prompt a “Dangerous Dog” investigation. We advise containing your dog ina
manner to prevent any future incidents from occurring. Please read the following definition
of a “Dangerous Dog” as outlined by the state of Illinois:
(510 ILCS 5/2.05a)
Sec, 2.05a. “Dangerous dog” means (i) any individual dog anywhere other than upon the
property of the owner or custodian of the dog and unmuzzled, unleashed, or unattended by
its owner or custodian that behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe
poses a serious and unjustified imminent threat of serious physical injury or death toa
person or a companion animal or (ii) a dog that, without justification, bites a person and
does not cause serious physical injury.
While we understand that accidents happen, you, as the owner, have the responsibility to
maintain your dog in a manner that prevents it from biting people or animals. Your dog has
shown aggression toward people and/or other animals. It is in your best interest to contain
your dog in a manner that prevents it from biting in the future. Thank you for your complete
cooperation in this matter,
Officer FA
DuPage County Animal Control Officer
, 120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 (630) 407-2800 * www.dupageco.org/animalservices

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November &®, 2019
Cea
DuPage County Animal Services has undertaken an investigation to determine whether your dog
HER should be declared a “dangerous dog” pursuant to the Illinois Animal Control Act 510 ILCS
5/15.1 as a result of the incident that occurred on (RRR, in which Bit another dog while at
large, resulting in injuries that required emergency veterinary care.
If a dog is deemed dangerous, the animal must be spayed or neutered and microchipped at the
owner’s expense within 14 days, if not already done. Under State Statute 510 ILCS 5/15.1 (d), you will
also be required to pay a $50 public safety fine for each dog declared dangerous. Furthermore, if
deemed dangerous, you may be ordered to have an evaluation of the dog by a recognized expert in
behavior, to have direct contro! via a 6-foot or shorter, non-retractable leash, or to muzzle the dog
whenever it is on public property. Additionally, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly or recklessly
permit any dangerous dog to leave the premises of the owner when not under control by leash.
If the Owner of a dangerous dog knowingly fails to comply with any order regarding the dog and the
dog Inflicts serious physical injury on a person or companion animal, the Owner shall be gullty of a
Class A misdemeanor. If the Owner of a dangerous dog knowingly fails to comply with any order
regarding the dog and the dog kills a person the Owner shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
Under State Statute, you have the opportunity to schedule a meeting with the Administrator as part
of the Investigation prior to any determination. If you would like to schedule a meeting with the
Administrator prior to their determination, please contact our office at (630)407-2813 by
Sincerely,
DuPage County Animal Control Officer
120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 (630) 407-2800 + www.dupageco.org/animalservices

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ANIMAL SERVICES
BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES
DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
IN THE MATTER OF DANGEROUS DOG )
DETERMINATION OF ARIES ) CASE NO:
DOG CALLED [Se ) EE
AS DOG OWNER )
THIS MATTER having been brought before the Administrator of DuPage County Animal
Services (DCAS) through a dog bite complaint against a EINE dog named I and
DCAS initiating an investigation in accordance with section 15.1 of the Illinois Animal Control
Act (510 ILCS 5/15.1) (the Act); and otherwise being fully advised does hereby FIND as
follows:
In accordance with the Act, due to the behavior of the dog on MM in which IEEE,
owned by iia Vest Chicago, IL 60185, bit a dogin an
unprovoked manner, causing injury requiring emergency medical treatment. This
occurrence has resulted in finding that [IM to be a “DANGEROUS DOG” as defined by
section 2.05 of the Act.
WHEREFORE IT IS ORDERED by the Administrator that:
A. Bhai be muzzled whenever off the Owner's premises in a manner that will
prevent her from biting any person or animal, but shall not interfere with his/her
respiration or vision.
B, MT must remain under the direct control of an adult aged 18 or over via 6-ft or
shorter, non-retractable leash whenever off the Owner's premises.
C. EEWshall be spayed/neutered, micro chipped and documentation of both
procedures must be summited to DCAS no later than I
D. Transfer of ownership of SMM@illshall be sent to DCAS with new owner's name,
address and phone contact. Any new owner must be made aware of the Decision
and Order and abide by the restrictions set forth above.
E, If §RBMBJis relocated to another address, the Owner must inform DCAS of the said
address change.
120 N, County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 (630) 407-2800 + www.dupageco.org/animalservices

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ANIMAL SERVICES
F, Under Illinois Administrative Code Title 8, Chapter 1; Subchapter b; Part 30; Section
30.140; Dangerous Dog Contral Methods, Section 15 a) through d). [RR] must
comply to all sections listed under the Administrative Code. Please see attached
document included with your Order.
G. The Decision and Order is enforceable through the 18" Judicial Circuit Court.
Failure to comply with this Decision and Order may subject the Owner to additional
penalties and fines, including but not limited to impoundment of the dog.
H. Under State Statute 510 ILCS 5/15.1 (d), the Owner will be required to pay a $50.00
public safety fine for each dog declared dangerous. Please use the self-addressed
envelope provided to submit your payment. Payments can be made to DuPage
County Animal Services (DCAS).
Under State Statute 510 ILCS 5/26 (c), if the Owner of a dangerous dog knowingly fails to
comply with any Order regarding the dog and dog inflicts serious physical injury on a person
or companion animal, the Owner shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. If the Owner of a
dangerous dog knowingly fails to comply with any Order regarding the dog and the dog kills
a person the Owner shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
ERNE bv
Veterinarian Administrator
DuPage County Animal Services
ca
West Chicago Police Department
120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 (630) 407-2800 * www.dupageco.org/animalservices

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Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 8: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SUBCHAPTER b: ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS (EXCEPT MEAT AND
POULTRY INSPECTION ACT REGULATIONS)
PART 30 ANIMAL CONTROL ACT
SECTION 30.140 DANGEROUS DOG; CONTROL METHODS
Section 30.140 Dangerous Dog; Control Methods
Under Section 15 of this Act:
a) A dangerous dog shall mean a dog as defined in Section 15(a)(2) of the Animal
Control Act [510 ILCS 5/15(a)(2)].
b) The following shall be accepted as recognized control methods for dangerous dogs:
1) Placing an animal within an enclosed automobile, truck, or other vehicle not
being used as a public conveyance of humans, or
2) Shipping an animal on a public conveyance that is properly confined ina
shipping container conspicuously labeled "DANGEROUS ANIMAL" and
constructed of materials in such a manner to prevent the animal from biting
other animals or the public, or
3) Properly muzzling an animal and placing it on a leash of sufficient strength
to keep such animal under control, and held by a competent person capable
of controlling such animal, or
4) Confining the animal on the premises of the owner in such a manner as to
prevent its coming in contact with other animals or the public.
c) The owner of any dog exempt under Section 15 shall provide the Administrator with
the breed, description, name and location where such dog can be expected to be
located at all times when not on leash or under direct control of its owner.
d) A dog exempt under Section 15 of this Act when not under direct control by leash
or other recognized control methods shall be confined in such a manner as to
prevent it from attacking or injuring any person who is peacefully conducting
himself where he lawfully may be.
(Source: Amended at 18 III. Reg. 14891, effective September 26, 1994)

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DuPage County Animal Services
**Your pet’s veterinarian is also an excellent resource for questions regarding your pet's
behavior. **
Training Resources
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists www.dacvb.org
Kelly Ballanteyne, Insight Animal Behavior Services
2715 N. Monticello Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
773-888-1317 info@insightfulanimals.com
Chicagoland Veterinary Behavior Consultants
1042 Mountain Glen Way., Carol Stream, IL 60188
630-231-1544 https://chicagovetbehavior.com/
ASPCA
www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/behavioral-help-
your-pet
Muzzle Up Project www.muzzleupproject.com
Training tips and videos
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Fox Valley Animal Welfare League
North Aurora, IL 630-800-2254
www. fvawl.org
Spay Illinois
Lisle, IL 630-961-8000
www.spayillinois.org
A.D.O.P.T Pet Shelter
Naperville, IL 630-355-2299
www.adoptpetshelter.org
Animal Care League
Oak Park, IL 708-848-8155
www.animalcareleague.org
Anderson Animal Shelter
North Aurora, South Elgin, Bloomingdale
847-697-2880
www.andersonanimalshelter.org
DuPage County Animal Services
120 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
630-407-2800 Fax: 630-407-2801
Baskerville Muzzle
Freedom No-Pull Harness
Martingale Collar