Peoria police urge evacuations after 'credible' bomb threat at Illinois plant
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Peoria police urge evacuations after 'credible' bomb threat at Illinois plant

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Key Points:

  • Police in Peoria, Illinois, are investigating a credible bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables and have urged evacuation within a one-mile radius of the facility as a precaution.
  • A suspicious package was identified as a credible threat around 6:45 p.m. Friday and was rendered safe by bomb technicians by 9:12 p.m., with a thorough search of the facility continuing into Saturday.
  • Authorities have closed streets near the plant and are advising residents and businesses to avoid the area until further notice, emphasizing that the incident is not being treated as a hoax.
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has directed the Illinois State Police to coordinate with local authorities and urged the public to follow law enforcement instructions and stay clear of the affected zone.
  • Due to the bomb threat, country singer Jon Pardi canceled a scheduled concert in Peoria, prioritizing the safety of fans, his team, and the community.

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