Automaker Stellantis is idling its Jeep plant in Belvidere and could repurpose it, but it has no clear plans for a reopening.
The company — owner of other iconic makes such as Chrysler, Dodge and Ram — said Friday it will close the plant Feb. 28. It said all 1,350 workers will be laid off indefinitely. In a statement, Stellantis said it expects the layoffs will exceed six months.
