Coyote Map: Where Have You Seen Them around La Grange?
We asked readers where they've spotted coyotes around La Grange, Western Springs and other nearby neighborhoods. Got a sighting to add? Tell us in the comments.
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Cook County's coyote population is in the low thousands, according to the forest preserve.
But while there certainly aren't that many living right here in La Grange, Patch readers report seeing them all over the place, from chasing bunnies near 6th and Plainfield to running after dogs around 31st and Wolf.
We've plotted coyote sightings from readers on the interactive map above. If you've spotted one in the area, let me know in the comments and I'll add it to the map.
La Grange is tracking coyote appearances and recommends calling the nonemergency police number, 708-579-2334, if you see one around town. The village asks that you also follow this advice to help keep coyotes out of your yard:
- Secure your trash so coyotes can't go sniffing through it.
- Keep bird food off the ground.
- Avoid feeding pets outside.
- Leave outdoor lights on overnight.
- Don't leave pets unattended when they're outdoors.
Here are a few tips from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County on what to do if you see a coyote:
- Take a moment to appreciate what the forest preserve calls "this beautiful and elusive animal." Keep in mind that coyotes are not generally a threat to people. Small dogs? Now that's another story.
- If the coyote comes toward you, yell, wave your arms or throw something at it. Most will run away.
- If the coyote doesn't run away and you feel it poses a danger, call 911.
Keep up with the news in La Grange:
Ed
7:50 am on Monday, March 18, 2013
I saw one at the corner of 8th Avenue and 51st Street in LaGrange early one morning.
Michael B
7:59 am on Monday, March 18, 2013
About 5 years ago, I saw two coyotes running together on the 300 South block of Catherine. It was at night while walking my dog - luckily they didn't see us and just kept running - they were heading north.
Hayes
8:55 am on Monday, March 18, 2013
Jackson and Brainerd - 2 different nights last week.
Doug Cooper
9:01 am on Monday, March 18, 2013
I sometimes see one single coyote on Maple Ave. between Wiaola and Brainard Aves. in La Grange at night time while walking my dog. I have also see a fox several times in the area of LTHS North Campus and Elm Park.
Lauren Williamson
9:34 am on Monday, March 18, 2013
Thanks for sharing these sighting! I've updated the map with them.
Lauren Williamson
9:45 am on Monday, March 18, 2013
Sorry, that should be "sightings."
Daniel Kill
12:19 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Saw a few months ago at 28th st and Kenman
Kym Iffert
4:35 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Area of Edgewood & Harding and Brainard and Jackson in LGP. Living near the forest preserve, I see and hear them quite often lately.
La Grange Park Cat Clinic
4:50 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
On Maple where Salt Creek crosses
Wayne O'Connor
5:05 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
A month ago we had one come in our yard and come up to our deck. This was at 4:00pm. Three of us watched it from inside our house. It looked like a younger coyote. I live on 58th and Sunset La Grange Highlands. T
Deb
5:30 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Robinhood Park in La Grange Park on 30th in between Forest & Robinhood. I was walking my dogs and 2 coyote came running out of the park heading west towards La Grange Rd. This was at 5:00 am. Really scared me. They ran right past us...we all shared the same sidewalk for a few seconds.
Lauren Williamson
11:33 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
I've updated the map again with more of your sightings. You have some really good stories! Thanks so much, everyone.
Ice Man
5:38 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
When I lived in IHP I saw one behind my building near the NE corner of Wolf and Joliet Rds.
Danielle Edenfield
7:59 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
My neighbors saw a pack of six running down my driveway this weekend around 10pm. I live South of Joliet Rd. in Countryside.
Melissa Madigan
9:12 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I saw one a couple months ago running out of the LaGrange Hospital parking lot, across Willow Springs Road, and on to 51st street into Western Springs.
Western Springs Resident
10:59 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Allow two controlled deer bow hunting weekends in Bemis woods, this will reduce the overpopulation of deer, reduce the coyote food chain and they will migrate to a different area.
La Grange Park Cat Clinic
4:57 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
At 31st and Brainard - saw 2
Beth S
8:47 am on Monday, May 6, 2013
My boss saw one this morning in Waiola PArk running east.