Crime & Safety
Illinois FBI Seeks Tips After Explosive Device Found in Peoria
Peoria, IL – Federal investigators are urging the public to come forward with information after an explosive device was discovered Friday at a Peoria industrial facility, triggering evacuations, road
By Erin Vale · 2026-11-15T18:06:28.496Z
Peoria, IL – Federal investigators are urging the public to come forward with information after an explosive device was discovered Friday at a Peoria industrial facility, triggering evacuations, road closures and a major law enforcement response. Although residents have been cleared to return home, the investigation remains active.
According to the FBI's Springfield office, federal agents are now leading the investigation following the discovery of an explosive device Friday, Nov. 13, at BioUrja Renewables, formerly the ADM plant, located at 1 Edmund St. in Peoria.
The FBI is asking anyone with information about the device, suspicious activity or individuals potentially connected to the incident to contact investigators immediately.
Anyone with information can submit tips through the following channels:
Emergency: Call 911. FBI Tip Line: Call 1 800 CALL FBI 1 800 225 5324 . Online: Visit tips.fbi.gov . Tipsters may choose to remain anonymous.
The discovery prompted Peoria police to recommend evacuations within a one mile radius of the facility as a precaution while emergency crews investigated the threat.
Residents and businesses were initially advised to leave the area, with Manual Academy at 811 S. Griswold St. designated as a temporary shelter location.
In a Saturday, Nov. 14, update, the Peoria Police Department confirmed that an extensive search involving local, state and federal authorities found no additional items of concern.
Officials subsequently lifted the evacuation order, reopened affected roads and allowed residents to return home.
Despite the all clear, federal authorities emphasized that the investigation is ongoing.
The FBI is coordinating with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Illinois State Police, Peoria County Sheriff 's Office, Peoria Fire Department and Peoria Police Department.
Investigators have not publicly identified who was responsible for placing the device , according to the provided updates.
The FBI says additional information will be released through its official Springfield office social media channels as the investigation progresses.
Residents with potentially relevant information are encouraged to contact investigators rather than assume someone else has already reported it.