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(520ILCS5/) Wildlife Code
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1944&ChapAct=720%26nbsp%3
BILCS%26nbsp%3B585%2F&ChapterID=53&ChapterName=
CRIMINAL+OFFENSES&ActName=Illinois+Dangerous+Animals+Act%2E

Wolves (and hybrids) and lions, tigers, leopards, ocelots, jaguars, cheetahs, margays, mountain lions, lynxes, bobcats, and jaguarundis (and hybrids thereof) are illegal to possess in Illinois unless the person has authorization from the Department of Natural Resources to bring them into the State and the person has a Federal Exhibitor's permit.

Officer Jason Sherman
DNR, Lawreception     
DNR.Lawreception @ llinois.gov

http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/008/008000250001100R.html

Licensees shall not offer for sale those animals the ownership of which would constitute a violation of Section 1 of the Illinois Dangerous Animals Act [720 ILCS 585/1].  These include the following animals and any hybrids thereof: lion, tiger, leopard, ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, lynx, bobcat, jaguarundi, civet, serval, hyena, bear, wolf or coyote, or any poisonous or life-threatening reptile.  A life-threatening reptile is any member of the crocodilian family or any constricting snake six feet or over in length, such as boa, python, and anaconda.  This does not include any canine or feline breeds registered by the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, the Cat Fancier’s Association or the International Cat Association.

6/16/2012

Disclaimer: Please check all local, city, county, township, homeowners' ordinances in your area first before acquiring any hybrid or exotic animals.