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Rochelle rodeo asks Ogle County Board to relinquish permit, ending controversial steer-tailing events
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (1001+ words) A group of animal rights activists seemingly accomplished its lawsuit's goal to shut down a rodeo near Rochelle on Friday when its owners told an Ogle County judge they intend to relinquish their county-issued event permit. That rodeo is one…...
Morrison's On the Move launches fundraising campaign for Kelly Park courts improvements
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (337+ words) FILE: Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs views the disc golf course at Morrison's Kelly Park on April 25, 2024. On the Move and the city of Morrison are working in partnership to revitalize the park's tennis courts and add two new pickleball…...
Professional rodeo returns to West Chicago's Sonny Acres Farm June 12-14 & 19-20
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (326+ words) Professional rodeo returns to Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago this summer, running June 12-14 and 19-20. In partnership with Big Hat Rodeo, the 4th annual event will offer fans a chance to enjoy a mixture of traditional rodeo competitions and world-class entertainment…...
Photos: 50th Pembroke Rodeo continues legacy over Memorial Day weekend
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) Shaw Local 50th Pembroke Rodeo Robert Hughes, of Crete, takes down a steer in the steer wrestling competition during the 50th Pembroke Rodeo on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Hughes, a former NFL player, has been a lifelong rider and has been coming to the…...
Pembroke Rodeo celebrates 50 years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (78+ words) Shaw Local Mike Latting, owner of Latting Rodeo Productions, helps out inside the arena during the 50th Pembroke Rodeo on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Tiffany Blanchette/Tiffany Blanchette) For 50 years, Pembroke Township has been the home of the annual Pembroke Rodeo. Each year,…...
Kings resident places 4th at Wisconsin State truck rodeo
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (137+ words) Shaw Local Kings resident places 4th at Wisconsin State truck rodeo Jason King recently took fourth place in the straight truck division at the 2026 Wisconsin State Truck Rodeo in Appleton, Wisconsin on May 15-16. The Kings resident has competed in a number…...
Why a bill to ban steer-tailing rodeos in Illinois is struggling to move forward
3+ mon, 4+ week 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
10+ mon, 3+ 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
5+ 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
6+ 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…...