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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.

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.