snow clearing

The City of Peoria's snow removal crews have been working around the clock to clear roadways after a double dose of accumulation over a three-day span. Deputy Director of Public Works Sie Maroon says the back-to-back systems totaled about 5½ inches of snow Saturday, followed by another 2½ inches Monday.

Accumulation of between 2 to 5 inches is possible with snowfall starting in the afternoon and continuing primarily until around 10 p.m. Lighter snow may continue overnight.

Winter weather is just around the corner and the Illinois Department of Transportation wants to give drivers a refresher on the most important things to keep in mind while navigating treacherously icy roads.

In a 5-1 vote Monday, the city council rescinded a five-month old amendment to the snow removal ordinance that required residents to clear their sidewalks within 48 hours of snowfall.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to stay aware on the roads and keep an eye out for snow plow operators.

According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, the city totaled 6.6 inches of accumulation from Thursday’s storm, forcing snow removal crews into extended action for the second time in a little more than two weeks.

Peoria snow removal crews continue to work on clearing city streets after Winter Storm Landon moved through the area over the past two days.

Rows of snowplows lined up outside the Gateway Building Thurs., as if to say “bring it on, winter!”The Illinois Department of Transportation, State Police…