Layoffs in Illinois
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Illinois — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
190
WARN Notices
25,777
Employees Affected
150
Companies
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
52 new WARN notices filed affecting 10,231 employees in Illinois. 63% of all notices are plant closures.
Illinois Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
4.4%
as of 9/2025
Illinois Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
6,194 employed
Total Private
5,334 employed
Education and Health Services
1,010 employed
Professional and Business Services
926 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
613 employed
Manufacturing
571 employed
Financial Activities
397 employed
Information
94 employed
Largest Layoffs in Illinois
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Financial Corporation | 1,748 | Mar 3, 2026 | Layoff |
| Franciscan Health Olympia Fields | 1,535 | Feb 5, 2026 | Closure |
| Inter-con Security Systems, Inc. | 1,058 | Mar 6, 2025 | Closure |
| Champion Laboratories, Inc. | 642 | Feb 23, 2026 | Closure |
| Health Alliance Medical Plan | 612 | May 8, 2025 | Closure |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Illinois
How many layoffs have been reported in Illinois?
Illinois has had 190 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 25,777 employees across 150 companies. In the last 90 days, 52 new notices were filed affecting 10,231 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Illinois is 4.4%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Illinois?
The largest layoffs in Illinois include Capital One Financial Corporation (1,748 employees), Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (1,535 employees), Inter-con Security Systems, Inc. (1,058 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Illinois labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Illinois?
The most affected industries in Illinois are Transportation & Logistics (34 notices), Manufacturing (33 notices), Retail (29 notices).
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