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The coalition includes cities such as Pekin, East Peoria, Ottawa, La Salle, Peru and Beardstown. The City Council voted 9-2 on Tuesday to pay the $22,630 membership fee to join the IRCTI.

Snow finally made an appearance in Peoria, albeit a bit later than originally forecast. As of 6:30 p.m. Sunday, light snow had begun to fall in the city and surrounding areas — a departure from ...