Keep your teen driver safe during Chicago winters
So, your teen is a new driver and wants your car this Friday night to go to a school basketball game. You live in a snowy climate, and your first concern is that your teen stays safe when driving in winter weather. Parents worry about their kids all the time but are more anxious when […]
Pit bulls thought to be responsible for many dog attacks
Many Illinois residents have probably heard about the potential dangers of owning or even simply being around pit bulls. When in the wrong hands, this breed of dog is known to be involved in numerous dog bite incidents across the nation. What many people may not realize is just how damaging these dog attacks can […]
Illinois woman sentenced to jail for dog attack
An Illinois woman was sentenced to jail on June 6 after pleading guilty to one count of reckless conduct after her pit bull mix dogs attacked a 5-year-old boy. She will be required to spend the next 30 weekends in jail. According to the report, the attack took place in 2010. The authorities stated that […]
Dog bite involving child leads to charges for owner
The owner of an Australian Shepherd in another state has been charged in connection with a dog bite incident. The dog allegedly bit an 8-year-old girl as she got off the school bus. The woman who owns the dog faces several charges, including harboring a dangerous dog, a dog license violation and confinement of dogs. […]
Animal bite involving a child possible near Cook County
Most people don’t associate a nearby community of Chicago with the likelihood of a coyote attack. However, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has recently provided some tips to help residents of Westmont, Illinois, and other communities to learn how to live with these and other wild animals. According for an IDNR spokesman, citizens are […]
Toddler attacked by dog in Illinois’ neighboring state
Stories of animals attacking children strikes fear in the hearts of all Illinois residents. In a horrific event in a nearby state, a pit bull reportedly attacked a toddler and allegedly bit another boy was attempting to separate the two. The smaller boy may lose his left eye due to the attack. He faces several […]
Dog bite involving a child in neighboring state to Illinois
A 9-year-old boy from East Chicago, Indiana — just a few hours from Illinois — was recently attacked and bitten by a 5-year-old pitbull as he walked from his home to a nearby community center.Police in East Chicago state that the dog’s owner issued a statement saying that the dog was secured in the backyard […]
Cougar spotted in Illinois
A cougar has been spotted in Illinois, near the Hennepin Canal. A resident of the area was going for a walk when he saw the animal. It was still some distance away from him, but he had seen cougars back when he lived in Texas, before moving to Illinois, so he knew exactly what it […]
5-year-old recovering nicely after dog bites his face
After the family pit bull bit him in the face, the 5-year-old victim is coming along just fine and should be released from a hospital soon. The pit bull apparently bit the boy in the face after he scratched the animal’s neck. However, no one is exactly sure what happened because the boy was the […]
Young boy critically injured after two dogs attack
While the following story did not happen here in Chicago, the circumstances of the incident could happen in any apartment complex in the entire country. In a hugely populated area like Chicago, it is even more important. A 10-year-old boy was mauled in his apartment after he was left alone with two dogs. Thankfully, someone […]