Device detected. We know it's a credible threat. We know it's a bomb. Yes" said Peoria Mayor Rita Ali at a press conference earlier this evening giving an update on the situation at the BioUrja ethanol plant in Peoria.
Much of downtown Peoria remains closed with an evacuation still in effect for all locations within 1 mile of the Edmond Street facility.
The authorities are still responding to the incident and are searching the large facility for additional devices.