Ford to add 1,200 workers in Chicago

The official announcement is likely Tuesday morning with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn attending a press event along with Ford Executives, Crain's Chicago Business reported Monday.

Ford is shifting production of the Explorer from a plant in Louisville, Ky., which will add a second shift to the Chicago factory that currently employees 1,400 workers.

The automaker plans to produce an Explorer that is smaller and more fuel-efficient than past models, a step that is compatible with Chicago's Torrence Avenue factory, which also produces the Ford Taurus, Crain's reported.

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