Animal control

Tazewell County is getting a much-needed new animal control building at a cost of an estimated $3.75 million. The county board on Wednesday approved a design-build proposal by Peoria-based PJ Hoerr.

Officials from Tazewell and Woodford counties are exploring an agreement to share animal control services. The potential merger comes after Woodford County had to fire its last animal control administrator.

The wallaroo that roamed the streets of Peru on Wednesday afternoon likely will need a new home.Chief Doug Bernabei of the Peru Police Department said a…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois county officials have about four months to figure out details of the rabies vaccination effort for cats.Legislation…

Illinois residents are being warned to beware of rabid animals after more than two dozen rabid bats have been reported in the state this year.In a news…

Animal control officers have seized a pet alligator from a Peoria man's home.An anonymous tip led officers to the home Thursday afternoon. Once they…