Peoria, Illinois heads up.
"We cannot guarantee the safety of the city of Peoria at this time. ".
A bomb was discovered yesterday at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, prompting the mandatory evacuation of thousands of residents and workers along a one-mile stretch.
The device was moved to a safe by a bomb technician, but the search for additional possible threats continues while the evacuation order remains active and major highways, including I-74, remain closed.
Congressman Eric Sorensen stated that authorities cannot guarantee the safety of the city of Peoria.
This location is known for hiring H-1B (foreign skilled) workers.