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Evacuation order issued in Illinois' Peoria, East Peoria after 'credible threat'
By Mark Thompson
Tanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New Orleans
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL
Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.
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A news release issued by the Port of New Orleans said the American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage riverboat was docked at the port when it was struck by the Atlantic Asphalt tanker.
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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