Chicago suburb launching feral cat program to help control rats

NILES, Ill. - The Village of Niles is launching a feral cat program.

The pilot will be overseen by the police department in an effort to help control rats and other pests.

The department's animal control officer will work with a resident in the 7800 block of North Nordica Avenue, who has volunteered to provide food and shelter for five feral cats.

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The cats will be released in the same block for a two-month trial program. 

Niles police will then evaluate the program's effectiveness which could then be expanded village-wide.