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Council Votes to Regulate Uptown Station | Peoria News
The Normal Town Council narrowly passed a new code of conduct targeting Uptown Station, banning camping, sleeping, smoking, loud music, and blocking access — sparking fierce backlash from advocates who say it unfairly criminalizes homeless people. Critics, including the ACLU and Salvation Army, demand a pause, arguing the rules disproportionately punish those without housing. The town defends the move as a response to rising safety and health concerns since Amtrak arrived, while Mayor Koos’s tie-breaking vote leaves room for future revisions — including weather exceptions. The ordinance moves…
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