These are just a few images of contestants at a rodeo on Irene Rd in Boone County, IL on April 13, 2024 who couldn’t follow basic rules. The new ordinance states that “All participants in the animal show/rodeo who interact with animals must wear a clearly visibly bib number on their back. This includes the competitors and individuals responsible for moving the animals from place to place before, during, and after the event.”
The rodeo people are clearly showing their contempt for the Boone County Board and their rules. And for once we are agreeing with them. A corrupt minority of board members are bullying the majority who know the difference between right and wrong but are too spineless to stand up to the corruption.
Please call or write County Officials TODAY and ask them to STOP the CRUELTY of steer tailing!
Great story from WQAD News 8 on August 12, 2025.
Advocates say Illinois is not enforcing animal welfare law, citing numerous cases at rodeo events
Click here to see which IL Senators have sponsored SB45 - a bill to ban steer tailing.
Update 7-16-2025! Ogle County has released a statement regarding the animal cruelty taking place under their watch. Several Ogle County residents also released a statement rebutting everyone of Ogle County's claims. You can read them both below. The Ogle County statement was originally published on June 26, 2025 in the Ogle County Life.
Please contact Governor JB Pritzker and ask him to put an end to the cruelty of steer tailing in Illinois. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 312-814-2121 (Chicago Office) 217-782-0244 (Constituent Affairs Helpline - press 7 to leave a message)
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