Yorkville City Hall says amendments are coming for a ban on what is termed “public camping” after outcry from the community and an over week-long protest camp outside city hall. Advocates for the homeless say the ordinance, passed earlier this month with very little discussion from aldermen, will unfairly target the unhoused.
Many community members spoke at Tuesday’s city council meeting requesting the ordinance be amended or repealed, including some who have experienced homelessness.
The ordinance allows the city to fine or jail individuals who are caught sleeping in public spaces or setting up camp. City Hall had initially said it was meant to address disturbances and some property damage…