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The start of the school year can be a stressful time for any family, but for some, buying school supplies can cause a financial burden. Parents shouldn’t have to choose between buying school supplies and putting food on the table. At Carus, we want to make sure our local students feel prepared to succeed, which …

Today, the 2023 Carus Summer Science Camp came to a close with a small graduation ceremony at Saint Bede Academy. We want to thank all those who were able to attend, and we’d especially like to thank our participants for taking an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and helping to make this …

Whether or not the Carus LaSalle manufacturing plant is operating, particulate matter is not affected in the LaSalle area, as shown by data from the LaSalle Public Library air monitoring.

PERU, IL – We are excited to share that our annual Summer Science Camp registration will begin May 30th at 10:00 am. This year’s registration is once again online at carusllc.com/camp. The FREE camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day from July 17 – 21 at St. Bede Academy. It is open to …

FAQs: Carus Fire at the LaSalle Plant on January 11, 2023 At Carus our priority is to protect the health and safety of our neighbors, employees, the community, and emergency personnel. We understand there are questions and concerns from those impacted by the fire on January 11, 2023. The FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and answers …

PERU, IL – Carus launches the return of the Giving Fence, a novel way to provide new and gently used winter clothing to those in need. The Giving Fence is in front of the Carus headquarters building in Peru and will remain open to the public through the end of December. The Giving Fence offers coats, …

PERU, IL – The Illinois Manufacturers Association recently presented Carus with Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) Grant funds to support training programs for Carus employees. The ETIP Grant funds are made possible by the Governor, state legislators and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. The program provides employers with up to 50 percent …

PERU, IL – State and local leaders visited Carus to witness the announcement of a major expansion in its LaSalle manufacturing facility. With a total investment of $20 million, the plant will be modernized, and additional production capacity will be added. The construction work for the expansion at the LaSalle manufacturing site has already begun …

PERU, IL – July was a busy month as Carus celebrated 20 years of Summer Science Camp, introduced a new one-day camp for younger students and started a school supply challenge for Illinois Valley businesses. The Carus Summer Science Camp at St. Bede Academy featured a full week of STEM programming for incoming sixth-grade students. …

PERU, IL – The Illinois Valley popular Summer Science Camp sponsored by Carus has big plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary. “About 600 students have graduated from the Camp since it started in 2001. We are excited to celebrate this milestone with the community, so we are inviting all past graduates and their parents to …