AP reported that nearly 300 people will lose their jobs when ArcelorMittal Illinois steel plant closes the facility.

ArcelorMittal said that it will close the plant it owns in Hennepin. The town is about 50 miles northwest of Bloomington.

It added that the plant duplicates work done at other plants. About 285 people work at the facility.

ArcelorMittal also said that it is in discussions about severance for workers who will lose their jobs. It isn't clear when the plant will close.