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Bomb found near ethanol plant in central Illinois forces evacuations as authorities investigate
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL
Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.
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A bomb was found near an ethanol plant in central Illinois, sparking evacuations of those who live near the industrial site as law enforcement officials investigate, authorities said Saturday. The bomb was found Friday afternoon at the BioUrja Renewables facility in Peoria. While officials say the device has since been “rendered safe,” as of Saturday [...]
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