Iroquois County health committee reviews animal control transition, public-health program updates and staffing

Iroquois County health committee members on June 3 heard an animal-control transition update and routine public-health program reports, discussed staffing and budget planning, and approved claims before adjourning.

The meeting introduced Angela Furry as the county's new animal control director; she “began her duties May 19,” the committee announced. Jill, the current animal-control staff member, said she will continue in the role through the end of the fiscal year to assist Furry and train her on reporting requirements to the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “She's already met with Joel Ackerman, who is the Illinois Department of Ag representative,” Jill said.

Furry and Jill presented recent animal-control activity and shelter inventory. Jill reported a total deposit of $4,464 for the period and summarized incident counts: 30–31 cases, 14 running-loose calls, three well checks, two injured animals, four aggressive…