Fan reportedly killed at Morbid Angel gig after tornado rips roof off venue The tornado struck the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois - multiple injuries reported after a "mass casualty collapse" Metal Hammer · Apr 1, 2023
One dead, dozens injured in theatre roof collapse as tornado rips through Illinois Collapse occurred at the Apollo Theatre during a heavy metal concert The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023
Belvidere roof collapse: At least one dead and dozens injured during concert horror The collapse happened as severe storms raged said to have seen winds of up to 90 mph at a Morbid Angel concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, on Friday night Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023
Stellantis idles Illinois plant, takes step toward closure Stellantis is moving closer to closing its factory in Belvidere, Illinois, as it prepares for the costly transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Illinois Jeep plant idling Tuesday will cost 1,200 jobs. Some an auto town will become a ghost town BELVIDERE, Illinois — When the whistle blows at the Belvidere Assembly Plant on Tuesday, it may signal the end of an era. Chicago Tribune · Feb 24, 2023
If economy slows, Stellantis' Belvidere plant, others could be at risk The CEO of the maker of Jeep SUVs said if the economy and consumer demand worsen, that could be bad news for its Cherokee plant in Belvidere, Illinois, and perhaps other manufacturing facilities. Tribune News Service · Jan 7, 2023
Stellantis to idle Illinois Jeep plant indefinitely in February The maker of Jeep will idle its plant in Belvidere, Illinois, at the end of February in a "necessary action," citing the increasing costs from electric vehicles and other industry disruptions in its decision. Tribune News Service · Dec 9, 2022
Stellantis to halt Jeep production in Belvidere The Feb. 28 closing of the plant near Rockford means 1,350 workers will be laid off. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2022
As Election Day nears, officials across Illinois boost security amid fear of violence BELVIDERE, Ill. — Hidden amid the maze of filing cabinets and desks inside the otherwise unremarkable offices of the Boone County Clerk and Recorder are five buttons employees can press if they think they are in danger. Chicago Tribune · Nov 6, 2022
Stellantis culling ranks of salaried workers over 55 The owner of the Jeep plant in Belvidere said the cuts will help it evolve into a ‘sustainable tech mobility company.’ Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022
Stellantis Launches Primary Health Care Center In Ohio To Serve Employees Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) has launched a primary care health and wellness center in Toledo, Ohio, in collaboration with ProMedica Health System. Starting July, the health-care center will serve more than 9,500 employees and their families working and living within a 15-mile radius of the facility. The 12,000-square-foot health and wellness center will feature 13 examination rooms… Benzinga · Jun 28, 2022
Jeep plant near Rockford slated for more job cuts Retirement offers and layoffs will further reduce the workforce at Belvidere as Stellantis deals with declining sales of its Cherokee model. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022