Bomb found near industrial plant in Peoria, Illinois; police rendered package safe as search continues
Evacuation ordered near BioUrja
Authorities ordered people within one mile of the BioUrja facility to leave after a bomb was found near an industrial building in Peoria. Police chief Brad Dixon said residents received notifications about the evacuation order.
Dixon said the package found at the site had been rendered safe, but he cautioned that the entire BioUrja area was not yet cleared. He said the facility was large and would need an exhaustive search.
Investigation draws state support
Police are investigating the incident with partner agencies. Presley said investigators would work to identify the person responsible and bring them to justice. Gov. Pritzker said he was monitoring the bomb threat and had directed Illinois State Police to coordinate with local authorities.
Concert canceled in the area
Country singer Jon Pardi canceled his Peoria concert because it was in the affected area. He expressed disappointment that he and the audience would not be together that night.
Key points
- Authorities ordered an evacuation within one mile of the BioUrja facility.
- Police said the package was safe, but the facility still required a search.
- Illinois State Police were directed to coordinate with local authorities.
- Jon Pardi canceled a concert because it was in the affected area.