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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 […]

Last Updated: August 7, 2023 A note from our Vice President of Commercial: On January 11, 20223, Carus experienced a fire that effected our LaSalle manufacturing facility. Our top priority from the beginning has been the health and safety of our employees and the communities in which we serve. We are a resilient company that

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

Customer Communications and Updates Frequently Asked Questions Carus Incident Insurance Claim Document RESOURCES Carus Community Hotline | 815-224-6662For questions regarding the fire, community cleanup, and insurance claims. U.S. EPA | 800-621-8431 | www.epa.govFor questions regarding air quality and overall environmental impact.U.S. EPA Air Quality Report | response.epa.gov/lasallechemicalfire LaSalle County Health Department | 815-433-3366 x 244

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 LLC 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

PERU, IL – State and local leaders visited Carus LLC 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

PERU, IL – July was a busy month as Carus LLC 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

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

PERU, IL – Many parents are choosing science camps to keep their kids engaged during the summer break and to give them a head start with in-demand STEM skills. Starting May 23, Illinois Valley parents will have a chance to enroll their kids in the free and popular Summer Science Camp which is sponsored by