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World · November 14, 2026

Bomb found at industrial plant in Peoria, Illinois; rendered safe by police

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Authorities in Peoria, Illinois, responded to a bomb threat at the BioUrja Renewables industrial plant on Friday. After a suspicious package was discovered around 2 p.m., police established a one-mile evacuation radius and determined the device to be a 'credible threat' rather than a hoax. Although bomb technicians rendered the package safe at 9:12 p.m., an exhaustive search of the facility continued into Saturday. The investigation involves local, state, and federal agencies, including the FBI and the Illinois State Police.

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  • Peoria police investigated a bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables.
  • A one-mile evacuation radius was established around the facility.
  • Police Chief Brad Dixon stated the package was a 'credible threat' and not a hoax.
  • The package was rendered safe at 9:12 p.m. on Friday.
  • The facility was formerly an ADM plant.

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  • The suspicious package was found at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday.
  • Police determined the package was a credible threat at about 6:45 p.m.
  • The thorough search of the facility was expected to continue until late Saturday afternoon.
  • The FBI, Illinois State Police, and the Illinois Secretary of State's Office are involved in the investigation.
  • BioUrja Renewables is an ethanol and alcohol production plant.
  • Governor Pritzker monitored the situation and directed state resources to assist.

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