Greetings: I live in Chicago's south Loop, home to many rabbits which add charm to the urban landscape, particularly our parks and green spaces. Sadly, a resident in the building next door has begun trapping rabbits, purportedly to relocate them to Northly Island. I have concerns that 1) this is humane 2) this is legal. My neighbors in my condo building love the rabbits and are outraged that they should be trapped on common property. Please advise! Thank you!

It is illegal to trap the rabbits unless the neighbor has a permit from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The rabbits cannot be relocated unless the neighbor has written permission from the landowner of the property where the animals would be released. I seriously doubt that the neighbor has permission to relocate the rabbits. It is not legal to relocate wildlife to parks or other natural areas. You may wish to call the IDNR Conservation Police. The number is 847/608-3100. Listen to the menu to get to the CPO, press 1 and then 2.