Article updated: 11/28/2012 2:41 PM

Longtime cat rescuer facing fines for South Elgin activity

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Carol Schultz of South Elgin has been rescuing abandoned cats for 30 years in South Elgin and keeping them in her converted garage. Last year the village's code enforcement officers told her she had to comply with the ordinance banning animal shelters from residential areas. She is due in South Elgin court next month.

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A South Elgin woman who fell into running a feline rescue by accident 30 years ago is facing fines and a December court date if she doesn’t stop what she is doing. Based on South Elgin zoning law, animal shelters are not allowed in residential areas and Carol Schultz's volunteer work qualifies as a shelter. She has 10 more cats to find homes for and is looking for people willing to adopt.