Rantoul honors troops serving in war zones

RANTOUL – Officials in the village of Rantoul are honoring men and women who are serving in war zones with banners being displayed along U.S. 136.

Mayor Neal Williams said that 20 banners have been placed along the highway to pay respect to 19 military personnel that village staff members have identified as serving in war zones.

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