Mexican-style

The vote in March was the latest attempt by the board to outlaw the event, which the local Hispanic community say holds cultural significance.

Junta del Condado de Boone vota para posponer decisión sobre el destino de los coleaderos mexicanas.

Boone County Board Chairman Rodney Riley said the actions help to get to “medium ground” on what’s been a polarizing issue for the board.

La oficina del Procurador General de Illinois recordó a la Junta del Condado Boone sobre la obligación en seguir las leyes de antidiscriminación sobre sus tratos con las charreadas mexicanas.

The Attorney General’s Office stated in a letter that it’s received complaints regarding the board’s considerations of permanent restrictions on Mexican-style rodeos, while exempting American-style rodeos.

Rodeos in Boone county have been a contentious issue. All recommendations the committee makes will need approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals before being presented to the county board for a final vote.