Great article here about the steer tailing issue October 30, 2025
DeKalb County administrator issued rodeo permit to man who pleaded guilty to animal abuse: Records
“I permitted an event to an animal abuser. I did,” interim DeKalb County Administrator Derek Hiland said of an Aug. 2 rodeo in Kirkland.
The following animal protection organizations have signed on to SHARK's coalition urging Governor Pritzker to meet with us, endorse SB 45, and finally enforce Illinois' Humane Care for Animals Act.
Ban Horse Carriages Dallas (BHCD)
Center For Ethical Science (CFES)
Chicago Alliance for Animals (CAA)
Heartland Animal Shelter
Humane Farming Association
McPherson League of Animal Activists (MLAA)
Partnership to Ban Horse Carriages Worldwide
Revolution Philadelphia
Stardust Animal Sanctuary
Western Massachusetts Animal Rights Advocates (WMARA)
Bonafied Rescue
Christian Animal Rights Association
Compassion Works International
Crate Free USA
Dolly's Dream Home Rescue
Georgia's Place Bird Sanctuary
Humane Action Pennsylvania
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Lucy's Edmonton Advocates' Project
Save Arlington Wildlife
Vegan Street
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.
Ogle County Releases Letter Addressing Claims of Permitting Animal Cruelty
Ogle County Resident's Response to Chairman Bruce Larson's Letter
Contact JB Pritzker
Please contact Governor JB Pritzker and ask him to put an end to the cruelty of steer tailing in Illinois.
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