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Bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant sparks evacuation of thousands as FBI investigates
Ballasy, N. (2026, November 14). Bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant sparks evacuation of thousands as FBI investigates. Just The News. https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/bomb-found-illinois-ethanol-plant-sparks-evacuation-thousands-fbi?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators
Ballasy, Nicholas. “Bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant sparks evacuation of thousands as FBI investigates.” Just The News, 14 Nov. 2026, https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/bomb-found-illinois-ethanol-plant-sparks-evacuation-thousands-fbi?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators.
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· collected 2026-11-14 · by Nicholas Ballasy
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A bomb was discovered at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, leading to the evacuation of over 5,000 people. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the plant notified authorities of a credible threat; by 9:12 p.m., the bomb had been rendered safe, but an exhaustive search continued. The FBI is collaborating with local and state authorities to investigate the incident, aiming to identify those responsible.
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A bomb was discovered at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents within a one-mile radius, including parts of East Peoria. Peoria Mayor Rita Ali confirmed the discovery, declaring it a credible threat and urging immediate evacuation. The FBI is investigating the incident, and as of Saturday morning, the device had been rendered safe, but evacuations remained in effect. Local events, including a concert and a holiday event at Dozer Park ballpark, were canceled due to the security concern.
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A bomb was discovered at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, leading to the evacuation of over 5,000 people. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the plant notified authorities of a credible threat; by 9:12 p.m., the bomb had been rendered safe, but an exhaustive search continued. The FBI is collaborating with local and state authorities to investigate the incident, aiming to identify…
Bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant sparks evacuation of thousands as FBI investigates (this article)Daily Mail14 Nov
Authorities evacuated a one-mile radius around the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, after a suspicious package was identified as an active bomb on Friday. Officials including Mayor Rita Ali, Congressman Eric Sorensen, and State Senator David Koehler warned residents of a serious threat, with Sorensen suggesting there may be more than one explosive device at the site. The report highlights the…
Peoria police ordered an immediate evacuation of everyone living or working within a one-mile radius of the BioUrja Renewables plant following a reported bomb threat. Authorities closed most surrounding streets and conducted a search of the facility to determine the threat's credibility while Governor JB Pritzker coordinated with the Illinois State Police. The report highlights the local safety response, which…
Authorities issued a mandatory one-mile evacuation order in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday night after a suspicious package was discovered at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant. Police ruled the package a credible threat at 2 p.m., leading to a 7 p.m. evacuation notice and a search of the facility that continued into Saturday morning. While bomb technicians rendered the specific package safe at 9:12 p.m., the…
Authorities in Peoria, Illinois, evacuated everyone within a one-mile radius of the BioUrja ethanol plant after discovering a suspicious device deemed a "credible threat" and a "bomb." Police and federal agents rendered the device safe early Saturday, though Chief Brad Dixon stated the entire property remains under investigation and has not yet been declared safe. The incident forced the cancellation of a Jon Pardi…
A suspicious package identified as a bomb was found near the BioUrja ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, prompting an immediate evacuation of residents within a 1-mile radius on Friday afternoon. Police and the FBI worked together to render the bomb safe by 9:12 p.m., but searches continued for additional threats. Mayor Rita Ali highlighted the plant's storage of highly combustible materials, emphasizing the…
On Friday, a bomb was discovered at BioUrja Renewables, an ethanol and alcohol production plant in Peoria, Illinois, leading to a mandatory evacuation of a one-mile radius affecting parts of Peoria and East Peoria. Mayor Rita Ali confirmed the threat was real, and Peoria’s police chief Brad Dixon stated that bomb technicians had made the device safe by early Saturday. However, investigators continued to search the…
A bomb was discovered near the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, leading to evacuations of residents within a 1-mile radius on Friday afternoon. Authorities have since made the bomb safe, but evacuations continued into Saturday as officials searched the area for additional devices and evidence.
A bomb was discovered at an ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, causing evacuations for thousands of nearby residents. The FBI is investigating the incident, and as of Friday, the explosive device had been made safe by authorities. However, evacuations are expected to continue into Saturday as the facility has not yet been cleared by investigators.
A bomb was discovered near an ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, leading to the evacuation of residents within a 1-mile radius. Law enforcement confirmed the bomb was found on Friday and rendered safe by Saturday morning, but evacuations continued as officials searched for additional threats. The FBI is investigating the incident, which prompted local authorities to emphasize the seriousness of the threat due to the…
Residents near an ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, were evacuated after a bomb was discovered at the BioUrja Renewables facility on Friday afternoon. The evacuation zone was set to one mile around the plant, and authorities worked through Saturday to ensure the area was safe. The FBI joined the investigation but no arrests were made and no injuries were reported. The plant's handling of combustible materials…
A bomb was discovered near an ethanol plant operated by BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, central Illinois, leading to evacuations of residents within a 1-mile radius. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, and although the bomb was rendered safe, evacuations continued as officials searched for additional threats and gathered evidence. Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the incident, which prompted…
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Peoria Mayor Rita Ali confirmed the discovery late Friday, saying authorities had identified a bomb but did not know whether additional devices were present.
Bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant sparks evacuation of thousands as FBI investigates
The device was found at the BioUrja Renewables facility, prompting officials to establish a one-mile evacuation zone covering parts of Peoria and neighboring East Peoria.
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A bomb discovered at an ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, prompted the evacuation of more than 5,000 people Friday as local and federal authorities launched an investigation into the credible threat.
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The device was found at the BioUrja Renewables facility, prompting officials to establish a one-mile evacuation zone covering parts of Peoria and neighboring East Peoria.
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Peoria Mayor Rita Ali confirmed the discovery late Friday, saying authorities had identified a bomb but did not know whether additional devices were present.
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Police Chief Brad Dixon said the plant first notified authorities of the threat shortly after 1 p.m. Friday.
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Bomb technicians rendered the suspicious package safe at approximately 9:12 p.m., but officials said the facility had not yet been cleared.
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There’s going to be an exhaustive search of the facility,” Dixon said during an early Saturday news conference.
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The FBI is assisting local and state authorities with the investigation.
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Ryan Presley, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Springfield office, said investigators would work to identify those responsible.
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