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Teenager arrested for making bomb threat in Pekin

 A 16-year-old male was arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat at Pekin High School Friday. An investigation revealed there was no credible threat, and Pekin High School was not evacuated. The teenager is being held at the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center.