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Bomb Found at Ethanol Plant in Peoria, Ill., Mayor Says
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Parts of Peoria and East Peoria, Illinois, were evacuated Friday night after a bomb was found at the BioUrja ethanol plant along the Illinois Riverfront.
- Mayor Rita Ali confirmed a one-mile radius around the plant was evacuated, affecting both cities separated by the river.
- Peoria police chief Brad Dixon stated bomb technicians rendered the device safe, but the evacuation remained as the search continued.
- Authorities have not confirmed the number of devices or suspects, describing the situation as a significant crisis.
- The evacuation zone included both commercial and residential areas, with the total number of affected residents unknown.
