Champaign mayor not inclined to take up elephant issue

CHAMPAIGN – With a circus set to come to Champaign on Friday and Saturday, an animal rights organization is urging city council members to enact an ordinance banning the use of devices that can cause pain or injury to elephants.

But the mayor of Champaign says he doesn't plan to take up the issue.

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