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Champaign’s Attempt to Criminalize Homelessness Fails after Swift Public Outcry

This is an edited version of an article originally published in Smile Politely on January 26, 2026. On December 2, 2025, after two and a half hours of public comment from some 40 community members, Champaign City Council voted 9-0 … Continue reading

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