PEORIA, Illinois -- A bomb threat was reported at BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, Illinois on Nov. 13.

The Peoria Police Department placed an evacuation notice for anyone living or working within a one-mile radius of the facility out of an abundance of caution while the threat was investigated. All citizens were urged to avoid the area until further notice.

In a later press briefing, the Peoria Police Chief explained that at 9:12 p.m. bomb technicians had rendered the suspicious package safe, but the area of BioUrja has not been rendered safe.