General Mills, Minneapolis, announced on July 16 that it plans to closing two manufacturing facilities—one in Illinois and one in Missouri.
General Mills says its decision to close its facility in West Chicago, IL, which manufactures cereal, meals and snack products, is subject to negotiation with union officials. If the decision becomes final, the company expects the facility would close mid-calendar year 2017. Approximately 500 employees would be impacted by the closure.