Community Corner
Coyote Attacks Trigger Plans For Township Seminar
Residents say coyotes live near Plum Grove Estates; killed Yorkie.
A recent rash of coyote attacks has looking into ways to help citizens protect themselves.
The Palatine Township board voted, Monday, to reserve a room to hold a seminar on coyote safety. The Township board acted after concerns from local residents and media stories regarding coyote attacks on pets in the Palatine area.
"They are here," Palatine Supervisor Linda L. Fleming said. "And it is not just a rural problem . . . They have no fear of humans."
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Resident Jeff June addressed the board with his concerns after one of his two Yorkies was recently attacked and killed just 5 feet from his front door in Plum Grove Estates.
"They are out of control," June said. "I am worried that they will attack a little kid."
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Sightings of coyotes has been on the increase with area residents reporting two families of coyotes living near the Plum Grove Estates area.
"We want to make sure people are safe," board member Vince Farina said.
Palatine Township will be contacting the Schaumburg Nature Center as well as local wildlife experts for advice on conducting the seminar. After that, a meeting date will be set for the public.
