Peoria officials ordered residents to leave downtown and east Peoria after a alleged bomb threat near the BioUrja Renewables facility. Authorities stated the threat is legitimate. They asked everyone within a one-mile radius to move away while officers work. The process moved quickly.
The plant, formerly an ADM alcohol distillery, is now operated by a Houston firm. The scare resulted in a wide evacuation zone near Edmund Street. Public safety teams remained on high alert and secured the area around the plant.
“The plant, formerly an ADM alcohol distillery, is now operated by a Houston firm,” — Farah Vance, staff writer at Elmwell Mere Financial, noted.
Timeline
Nov 13 — Peoria officials ordered residents to leave downtown and east Peoria after a alleged bomb threat near the BioU...
Nov 15 — Public safety teams remained on high alert and secured the area around the plant....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 13. The Elmwell Mere Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmwell Mere Financial desk and last updated 08:07 UTC.