The Cherokee’s been a Jeep mainstay since 1973. Production in Belvidere, Illinois, ended in early 2023, leaving a gaping wound in the brand’s lineup.

Automaker Stellantis plans to reopen an assembly plant in Illinois and build the next generation Dodge Durango in Detroit, the automaker said Wednesday. In an email to employees North America ...

Automaker Stellantis plans to produce a new midsize pickup truck in Belvidere and return about 1,500 union jobs to the long-idled Illinois plant, according to an email.

Stellantis said on Tuesday its planned investments at Belvidere, Illinois, will be delayed but insisted it is committed to moving forward and is not in violation of its union contract.

Stellantis to resume work at Illinois plant in 2027 as it looks to resolve issues with UAW. By The Associated PressUpdated January 22, 2025. Share.