Drive through Wayne and you'll see "Justice for Ludwig" signs with a photo of the white Dogo Argentino dog that was shot to death last month.
The same signs are showing up in Batavia, St. Charles, Elgin, South Elgin, DeKalb and Algonquin as supporters connect on a Facebook page called "Justice for Ludwig." The supporters also post photographs of the signs on their lawns, often with their dogs in the images.
Others from Elk Grove Village, Bartlett and Hanover Park have posted requests for signs.
Joe Petit, who owned Ludwig, said he is going through a difficult time but is grateful for the outpouring of support.
"I'll never heal from this," Petit said, his voice breaking with emotion.
Petit's neighbor, Hal Phipps, the husband of Wayne Village President Eileen Phipps, is accused of shooting Ludwig on Aug. 10. Kane County officials are investigating and no charges have been filed.
Hal Phipps has declined to comment, and Eileen Phipps did not respond to messages seeking comment.
Because the spouse of a village official was involved, the Kane County sheriff's office handled the investigation.
Phipps and Petit are neighbors on Pearson Drive and both of their backyards back up to the Fox River. Petit said his dog was playing in the water when it was shot. Hal Phipps told deputies that both of Petit's dogs were on his property and behaving aggressively toward him, according to an Aug. 19 news release from Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser.
Mosser's office is reviewing the...
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