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.

332% increase vs prior year (notices)428% increase vs prior year (employees)

190

WARN Notices

25,777

Employees Affected

150

Companies

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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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

+0.3%

Total Private

5,334 employed

-0.3%

Education and Health Services

1,010 employed

+0.9%

Professional and Business Services

926 employed

0.0%

Leisure and Hospitality

613 employed

-3.2%

Manufacturing

571 employed

-0.4%

Financial Activities

397 employed

-1.0%

Information

94 employed

+0.3%

Largest Layoffs in Illinois

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Capital One Financial Corporation1,748Mar 3, 2026Layoff
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields1,535Feb 5, 2026Closure
Inter-con Security Systems, Inc.1,058Mar 6, 2025Closure
Champion Laboratories, Inc.642Feb 23, 2026Closure
Health Alliance Medical Plan612May 8, 2025Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Transportation & Logistics34 notices · 2,915 emp.
Manufacturing33 notices · 5,252 emp.
Retail29 notices · 3,127 emp.
Professional Services26 notices · 3,718 emp.
Healthcare15 notices · 3,766 emp.
Food & Hospitality14 notices · 1,594 emp.
Finance & Insurance12 notices · 3,100 emp.
Education9 notices · 465 emp.

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).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Illinois?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice136
Plant Closures119
Closure Rate63%

Top Cities in Illinois

Chicago
6,062emp.
Schaumburg
1,143emp.
Aurora
377emp.
Rosemont
168emp.
Naperville
259emp.
Riverwoods
2,246emp.
Joliet
367emp.
Momence
661emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-044 · 387 emp.
2026-0317 · 3,408 emp.
2026-0216 · 4,389 emp.
2026-0115 · 2,047 emp.
2025-128 · 805 emp.
2025-1115 · 1,836 emp.
2025-1020 · 1,908 emp.
2025-0912 · 1,312 emp.

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