During her time working with the Pekin Police Department, social worker Misti Cave believes they've made strides in assisting the unhoused individuals staying in the handful of camps along the Illinois River.

Pekin officials remain committed to Cave’s outreach approach of connecting with the city's homeless population, saying a new policy prohibiting encampments on public property is a tool to help individuals find a path to stable housing.

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