Dogs must be leashed at all times when outdoors in Highland Park. The city advises leashing even on private property without a fence due to coyote activity. Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5) applies.
Highland Park requires dogs to be walked on a leash at all times. Even on private unfenced property, the city recommends leashing dogs due to active coyote populations. Vicious dogs must be securely muzzled with a leash not exceeding 6 feet per Illinois law. Highland Park Police Department handles animal complaints. The city supports a no-kill policy for wildlife and abandoned pets. Contact Highland Park PD at 847-432-7730 for animal issues.
Leash violations carry fines of $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second, and $250 for subsequent offenses. Dogs at large may be impounded with retrieval fees of $50–$150. Failure to clean up waste is a $75 fine.
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