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Friday, May 03, 2013  The city of LaGrange reached a settlement with a man who filed a federal complaint after a police officer shot his dog.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Hannibal chose not to poison, but to capture the pesky birds. See how a local company has fared so far.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Illinois ranks number one when it comes to laws protecting animals, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Hannibal council approves agreement with Big River Pest Control to deal wth the problem.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The Hannibal City Council has a plan to appease everyone in its pesky pigeon problem.

Sunday, March 04, 2012  Iowa is the first state to make it a crime to lie to get onto a farm to secretly record animal abuse.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  A woman accused of taping her husband's dog fights appeared in an Adams County courtroom Wednesday.

Monday, January 23, 2012  The owner of a dog shot by a LaGrange police officer has filed a federal lawsuit against the police officer and the city for violating his civil rights.

Friday, December 30, 2011  The Adams County man seen on Youtube with animal cruelty videos is going to prison.

Friday, November 18, 2011  The wife of an Adams County man in jail on animal torture and animal abuse charges is now facing her own charges.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Investigators are looking for the owner of a dog left for dead over the weekend.

Friday, October 21, 2011  After reviewing videtape that was posted to You Tube, the Adams County States Attorney files 10 felony counts of animal torture against an Adams County man.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Two people from Hannibal face animal cruelty and animal abuse charges.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  The Supreme Court struck down a federal law Tuesday aimed at banning videos that show graphic violence against animals, saying it violates the right to free speech.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  Ohio authorities charge 3 in theft, fatal beating of alpaca worth at least $8,000