Kearney Law Office represent Big Run Wolf Ranch owner John Basile

Tiger owner pleads not guilty to endangering public

By BRIAN STANLEY – bstanley@shawmedia.com

JOLIET – A Lockport man pleaded not guilty Friday to endangering the public by bringing a tiger to a Lockport bar.

John Basile appeared briefly with attorney Jennifer Kearney before Judge Ray Nash to be arraigned on charges of possession of a dangerous animal, a Class C misdemeanor, and reckless conduct, a Class A misdemeanor. Kearney said the case has been set for a jury trial July 21…

Tiger owner pleads not guilty to endangering public