Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Lemont man accused of keeping 76 dogs in 'deplorable conditions' released

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A Cook County judge released a suburban man from custody Monday after he was accused of keeping 76 dogs in “deplorable conditions" at his Lemont home.

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ABC 7 Chicago
Man accused of keeping 76 dogs in Lemont due in court on animal cruelty charges (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Oct 26, 2026
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A suburban man accused of keeping 76 dogs in deplorable conditions is due in court Monday.
WGN Chicago
Lemont man accused of keeping 76 dogs in 'deplorable conditions' released (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Oct 26, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
A Cook County judge released a suburban man from custody Monday after he was accused of keeping 76 dogs in “deplorable conditions" at his Lemont home.