If you're looking for a dog check out the following links. There are some really great rescues in the area.

My wife and I volunteer for Chicagoland Dog Rescue.
 

Here are a few more links.

Petfinder 

The Buddy Foundation 

Strays Halfway House 

Almost Home Foundation 

Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue 

Anderson Animal Shelter 

Please don't breed or buy while shelter animals die and don't forget to spay and neuter your pets!