Rantoul mayor opposes proposed dog-breed ban

RANTOUL – Rantoul Mayor Neal Williams said one of his closest friends was a Rottweiler dog named Otis.

"I'll always treasure his companionship," said Williams, who owned Otis for 10 years. "My mother and sister also had Rottweilers. They are among the kindest and gentlest dogs, and they are great to be around."

Williams opposes a plan by village board member Chuck Smith to ban Rottweilers, pit bulls and Doberman pinschers from Rantoul.

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