Trustee says redevelopment talks could bring thousands of jobs to Rochelle campus
Moorefield Township Trustee Daren Cotter described redevelopment talks at the former Navistar campus in Rochelle, saying the site owner and a prospective company are discussing rehiring workers and the possibility of 5,000to 7,000 jobs; officials cautioned outcomes remain uncertain.
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Daren Cotter, Moorefield Township Trustee, described the situation at the former Navistar plant and said the contract at that facility runs through Sept. 30, 2026. Cotter said the plant currently finishes work for GM but that discussions with a prospective employer could lead to rehiring and large-scale employment: "They are talking about the possibility of 5,000 to 7,000 jobs."
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