Natalia Chi
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – Billy the Bison is once again making headlines as his saga moves into a courtroom.
The bison’s story began in September last year, when it broke free while being moved to a farm Lake County.
The huge animal was on the run for eight months and finally wandered into the Lakewood Forest Preserve.
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And this is where the real troubles started.
The owner of the farm where Billy was headed is now accused of violating a state law by allowing the animal to graze on county land for nearly a month.
He worked with forest reserve district officials to try and capture it without success.
Eventually Billy was arrested and now the farm owner is dealing with taxes and some fines.
A bench trial is set for February.
