Bird flu cases, particularly the H5N1 strain, are on the rise in Illinois among wildlife and pets. Cats, both wild and domestic ... or animal carcasses. For dogs, while the risk is lower, owners ...

The dog's owner was sent to prison for 18 months after he pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals. In Illinois, aggravated cruelty to animals can lead to one to three years' imprisonment ...

The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock, ...