FBI joins local police in bomb investigation at Illinois ethanol plant

FBI joins local police in bomb investigation at Illinois ethanol plant

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The FBI and Peoria police began a joint investigation after a bomb was discovered at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, leading to the evacuation of residents and workers within a one-mile radius. Police had earlier ordered the evacuation of the surrounding area, and the FBI took the lead in the investigation, prompting the evacuation of more than 5,000 people. The initial response involved police directing residents and employees within a one-mile radius to leave the area after the suspicious package was found, while federal agents later confirmed the device as a bomb and coordinated the broader evacuation effort.

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BioUrja Renewables John Kahl Rita Ali

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Peoria, Illinois, United States East Peoria, Illinois, United States Manual Academy, 811 S. Griswold St., Peoria, Illinois, United States

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November 14, 2026
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Bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant prompts evacuation and FBI involvement
Bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant prompts evacuation and FBI involvement

The Washington Post • 14 Nov 19:48

A suspicious package identified as a bomb was found at BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, Illinois, leading to evacuations within a one-mile radius and a joint investigation by local police and the FBI.

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Bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant prompts evacuation and FBI involvement
Bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant prompts evacuation and FBI involvement

The Washington Post • 14 Nov 19:17

A suspicious package identified as a bomb was found at BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, Illinois, leading to evacuations within a one-mile radius and a joint investigation by local police and the FBI.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center
Peoria police order one-mile evacuation after credible bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables
Peoria police order one-mile evacuation after credible bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 14 Nov 15:45

Police in Peoria, Illinois, declared a bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables credible and ordered an evacuation of the surrounding one-mile area while bomb technicians rendered the package safe.

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Bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant leads to one-mile evacuation
Bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant leads to one-mile evacuation

The Guardian • 14 Nov 14:15

Authorities found an explosive device at BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, prompting a one-mile evacuation of parts of Peoria and East Peoria while bomb technicians rendered the device safe.

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Evacuation lifted after bomb threat near Peoria ethanol plant
Evacuation lifted after bomb threat near Peoria ethanol plant

CBS News • 14 Nov 12:52

Police declared a suspicious package near the BioUrja ethanol facility safe, ending a one-mile radius evacuation and allowing residents and businesses to return.

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Suspicious device at Peoria ethanol plant prompts one-mile evacuation
Suspicious device at Peoria ethanol plant prompts one-mile evacuation

NBC News • 14 Nov 10:25

Authorities declared a device at the BioUrja ethanol plant a credible threat, leading to evacuations within a one-mile radius and the cancellation of local events.

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FBI leads investigation after bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant
FBI leads investigation after bomb discovered at Illinois ethanol plant

CNN • 14 Nov 09:39

A bomb was found at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol facility in Peoria, prompting an FBI investigation and the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and workers.

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Bomb threat forces evacuation of areas around BioUrja Renewables plant in Peoria
Bomb threat forces evacuation of areas around BioUrja Renewables plant in Peoria

CBS News • 14 Nov 02:14

Police ordered residents and workers within a one-mile radius of the BioUrja Renewables facility in Peoria, Illinois, to evacuate after a suspicious package prompted a bomb threat investigation.

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