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.

Peoria "snowfighters" began around-the-clock operations on city streets and snow routes at 7 a.m. Sunday morning, and street treatment will continue through the duration of the storm.