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Evacuation order issued in Illinois' Peoria, East Peoria after 'credible threat'
By Mark Thompson
Chicago Rockford International Airport maintains normal operations despite nationwide ground stop
Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Reporter · Rockford, IL
Lila holds a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and has worked for various local publications, including the Rockford Register Star. With over 5 years of experience, she is deeply engaged with the Rockford community and focuses on human-interest stories.
More from Lila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM · 1 min read
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday due to communication issues at regional air traffic control centers, though officials at Chicago Rockford International Airport reported that operations continued as normal.
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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