Carroll Fights Animal Abuse with Restrictions on Puppy Mills

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is cutting off a major source of profit for puppy mills and other for-profit operations that abuse animals by banning the use of credit, loans or installment agreements for the purchase of companion...

Carroll Passes Bill Ending Puppy Mill, Unethical Breeder Loophole

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bipartisan bill by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, aimed at stopping the illicit trade in poorly-treated companion animals, is headed to the governor’s desk after being unanimously approved by the state Senate. “For too long, puppy...

Carroll Conducting Children’s Book Drive

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, in conjunction with the Lake Bluff nonprofit charity Bernie’s Book Bank, is conducting a children’s book drive now through the month of May at his constituent service office at 3153 Dundee Rd. in...

Carroll Works to Close Puppy Mill, Unethical Breeder Loophole

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – A bill introduced and advanced out of committee by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, would close a loophole often exploited by puppy mills and unscrupulous breeders to profit from their activities at the expense of animal welfare. “The vast...

Rep. Carroll Promotes Debt Relief, School Aid Opportunities

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is notifying constituents of opportunities to obtain both financial aid as well as relief from college debt. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has released information on federal student...