A new ordinance passed by the Yorkville City Council that would fine or jail homeless people for sleeping or camping in public spaces has caused backlash from some residents.

"This was put through really sneaky," said Alicia Castillo, a Yorkville resident. "They added it to the agenda, [and] there was no public discussion. It was passed in two minutes."

Castillo is leading the charge to repeal the public camping ordinance and has been camping outside City Hall since Friday morning to protest it.

"I was just flabbergasted; I was shocked," she said. "I've been an advocate for displaced people for the last 10 years or more, and I never thought I would have to advocate for displaced people in my own hometown."

According to the city, under the ordinance, people would not be allowed to sle

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