Bomb threat at ethanol plant prompts evacuations in Peoria and East Peoria, Illinois

Police ordered evacuations Friday night, November 13, for people living or working within one mile of the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois. The evacuation zone covers parts of Peoria and East Peoria. Police said officers were searching the facility as they investigated the bomb threat. 

Authorities opened shelters at Manual Academy, 811 S. Griswold St. in Peoria, and at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. Illinois State Police said several Interstate 74 ramps into Peoria were closed.