Police investigating bomb threat in Peoria, evacuations underway, officials say

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Police are investigating a bomb threat Friday evening in Peoria, Illinois, officials said.

The incident happened at BioUrja Renewables, formerly the ADM plant, on Edmund Street.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch FAA ground stop live updates: Duffy blames 'overloaded' routers; thousands of flights canceled Nationwide ground stop causes widespread flight disruptions at Chicago's O'Hare, Midway airports Police urged anyone within a mile of the facility to immediately leave their homes or businesses, out of an abundance of caution.

Governor JB Pritzker says he is monitoring the situation.

Illinois State Police say they are providing support to Peoria police.

No further information was available.

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