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Vernon Hills amends animal code to allow local dangerous- and vicious-dog determinations
Summary
The board approved Ordinance 2025-079 to update Chapter 4 (animals), authorizing village police to determine 'dangerous' and 'vicious' dogs and to impose remedial measures (muzzling, signage, spay/neuter, microchipping, insurance or removal) while preserving appeal rights.
The Village Board on June 17 approved an amendment to Chapter 4 of the Vernon Hills code that clarifies local authority to investigate and determine dangerous or vicious dogs and expands remedial options for owners.
Chief Kreese (police) told the board the code update mirrors state law and restores investigative authorities the village had inadvertently removed in prior…
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