A bomb threat at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, prompted urgent evacuations within a one-mile radius. Authorities identified the device as a credible threat and executed an extensive search, which eventually led to the bomb being rendered safe. While the initial evacuation order caused significant disruption, including the postponement of local events and the closure of nearby businesses, the evacuation was lifted after 18 hours, with police confirming that no additional items of concern were found. The FBI is actively involved in the investigation, which has raised safety concerns in the community.