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Why a bill to ban steer-tailing rodeos in Illinois is struggling to move forward
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (1215+ words) State Sen. Li Arellano speaks Monday, March 9, 2026, about a steer tailing bill he is sponsoring. (Alex T. Paschal) "Cockfighting, clearly across the line. Dog fighting, clearly across the line. Coleadero is, arguably, where the line is right now in modern society,…...
Northern Illinois counties struggle to regulate Mexican-style rodeos, steer-tailing events in their area
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (1724+ words) The cowboy stops the fleeing steer by wrapping the tail around his leg and forcing the animal to the ground. This can lead to broken legs, horns and other injuries. Screenshots used with permission from SHARKonline.org Several northern Illinois…...
Seneca’s Raiden Terry, Sandwich’s Cooper Corder win titles at Comet Classic: The Times Saturday Roundup
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (917+ words) Seneca's Raiden Terry and Sandwich's Cooper Corder mugs together (Brian Hoxsey) Seneca's Raiden Terry at 120 pounds and Sandwich's Cooper Corder at 150 both captured titles at Saturday's Comet Classic Tournament in Braidwood hosted by Reed-Custer. Seneca (85.5 points) placed 14th as a team,…...
Slammers to play exhibition game at Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 centennial
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) Team owner Bill Murray shakes hands with the team prior to the Joliet Slammers home opener Friday May 10, 2024. (Adam Jomant for Shaw Local News Network/Adam Jomant) The Joliet Slammers will take the field for an exhibition game at Old…...