#illinois

Walmart Inc. filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification in Illinois. The company plans to lay off 111 employees. This action is due to the closure of its Matteson facility. Layoffs are expected to begin on May 29. Affected workers may transfer to other Walmart locations.

Matteson, Illinois

https://whatnow.com/chicago/local-news/americas-biggest-retailer-walmart-to-cut-111-jobs-at-matteson-site/

TreeHouse Private Brands Inc. operates a South Beloit facility. The company reported upcoming layoffs to Illinois. It is one of ten companies on the state's list. The Illinois Department of Commerce compiles this monthly list. This reporting is part of the Illinois WARN Act.

Rockford, IL

https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/local/2026/03/31/companies-warn-illinois-workers-of-nearly-4000-layoffs/89386421007/

Capital One Financial Corporation is under investigation by Strauss Borrelli PLLC. This relates to a recent mass layoff of 1,053 employees. The layoffs occurred at its Riverwoods, Illinois location. Capital One provided state notification on March third, 2026. The law firm suspects a violation of the federal WARN Act.

Riverwoods, Illinois

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/03/05/capital-one-illinois-warn-act-investigation/

Over 3,600 individuals lost jobs in Illinois during the first 90 days of 2026. The Illinois Work Center site reported 3,695 layoffs in this period. Manufacturing facilities experienced the highest number of job losses. The healthcare industry also saw significant job reductions. These figures only include businesses required to issue WARN notices.

https://101theeagle.com/illinois-layoffs-2026/

You would be smart to quit your Oracle job in California and move to find a job in either St Louis Missouri, Detroit Michigan or Cook County Illinois which is Chicago. Gas in all three cities is cheaper but you’re going to have to dodge all the bustin caps going along with the natives. As far as schools go, forget it.

Illinois employers reported thousands of mass layoffs last month. The actual number of affected workers is closer to 2,300. The manufacturing sector recorded 1,264 permanent job losses. First Brands Group LLC accounted for over 1,000 of these cuts. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2025.

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/manufacturing-layoffs-drive-illinois-job-cuts-in-february/

Illinois WARN reports indicate over 6,000 layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled for early 2026. The WARN Act mandates employer notification. Multiple sectors face job cuts, including health care and retail. TreeHouse Private Brands will lay off 168 workers in South Beloit.

https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/more-than-6000-illinois-workers-face-layoffs-in-early-2026-new-warn-filings-show/

Rockford Public Schools announced layoffs. This action addresses a projected $15 million budget deficit. The district will lay off 110 central office and non-classroom employees. These cuts are part of a restructuring plan. The goal is to maintain long-term financial stability.

Rockford, IL

https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/local/2026/03/12/rockford-public-schools-to-cut-jobs-to-close-budget-deficit/89125389007/

Multiple Illinois companies have issued Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act notices. These notices indicate upcoming layoffs for hundreds of employees statewide. Walgreens announced over 400 job cuts at its Deerfield headquarters and other locations. H&M also reported 181 layoffs as part of a restructuring plan. Other companies like First Brands Group and Wells Fargo also filed notices.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hundreds-of-workers-across-illinois-to-be-laid-off-in-coming-months-warn-act-shows/3906996/

Capital One announced layoffs affecting over 1,100 workers. These cuts are part of integrating Discover with Capital One. The affected roles include 532 at the Riverwoods facility. Another 69 Illinois residents and 538 remote workers are also impacted. This marks the second wave of layoffs since the acquisition last year.

Riverwoods, Illinois

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/capital-one-layoffs-riverwoods-illinois-discover-headquarters/

Hundreds of layoffs are coming to Walgreens. The Deerfield-based company called this a difficult decision. The company aims to simplify its organization and improve service. Reports indicate 469 jobs will be eliminated in Illinois. Another 159 positions will be cut in Texas.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/deerfield-based-walgreens-to-layoff-hundreds-in-difficult-decision-report/3902007/

A WARN notice was filed by H&M Fashion USA. This notice outlines plans for 181 employee layoffs. The affected staff work at its downtown Chicago office. The company filed the notice on February 20, 2026. Job cuts will commence on May 7, 2026.

https://whatnow.com/news/trending/multinational-fast-fashion-retailer-to-lay-off-181-employees-in-chicago/

WGN TV laid off 8-9 on-air employees on Monday. This follows previous layoffs of behind-the-scenes staff. Parent company Nexstar is currently merging with Tegna. The cuts aim to reduce costs due to anticipated debt from the merger. Nexstar also carries debt from its 2019 Tribune Media acquisition.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/02/23/wgn-tv-chicago-layoffs-chicagos-very-own-channel-9-nexstar-tegna

Panduit Corp. is laying off 178 employees from its DeKalb warehouse facility. These workforce reductions are part of a planned move of operations to Indiana. The company announced this relocation in 2024. The layoffs are expected to be complete by the end of March. Panduit is committed to supporting affected employees with various assistance.

https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-chronicle/2026/02/20/panduit-corp-manufacturing-warehouse-in-dekalb-to-layoff-178-employees-report-says/

Walgreens will lay off hundreds of employees across two states. The company confirmed at least 628 job cuts. These layoffs affect 469 positions in Illinois and 159 in Texas. Walgreens also plans to close dozens of retail stores in 2026. The pharmacy chain faces increased competition and higher costs.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91496106/walgreens-layoffs-store-closures-locations-on-doomed-list

Amazon eliminated 1,545 positions in Illinois this January. These layoffs resulted from the closure of multiple Amazon Fresh and Go stores. These job cuts represented the majority of over 2,000 total state layoffs. The affected areas were primarily Chicago's suburban counties. Illinois law mandates employer notification for such significant layoffs.

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/amazon-fresh-cuts-1545-illinois-jobs-in-january/

Baker McKenzie announced plans to cut approximately 700 business services staff. The firm cited artificial intelligence as a reason for these reductions. The article questions if AI is truly the cause or an excuse. AI is not directly replacing Biglaw lawyers internally. Client use of AI and smaller firms leveraging it may reduce Biglaw's need for lawyers.

https://abovethelaw.com/2026/02/baker-mckenzie-blamed-ai-for-massive-layoff-but-the-problem-is-much-more-complicated/

109 laid off in Cook County

https://www.illinoisworknet.com/LayoffRecovery/Pages/ArchivedWARNReports.aspx

A union has issued a warning regarding impending layoffs across municipal services. These layoffs are specifically expected to impact janitorial staff. The affected entities include Chicago police and fire stations, as well as other city buildings. This move indicates potential job losses for essential support workers within the city's infrastructure. The union's alert signals a significant concern for public service employees in the area.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/10/janitor-layoffs-to-hit-city-buildings/

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating First Brands Group LLC. This concerns a potential mass layoff at its McHenry, Illinois facility. First Brands Group notified the state of its decision on February 3, 2026. The layoff affected 389 employees. The firm is investigating if the company failed to provide 60 days' notice under the WARN Act.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/06/first-brands-group-illinois-warn-act-investigation/

GXO Logistics, Inc. is closing its Romeoville, Illinois plant. Thirty-two workers will be impacted by the closure. Their layoffs are set for April 4. GXO Logistics reported the closure on January 21 under the WARN Act. A company spokesperson cited changing business needs for the plant closure.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/02/02/illinois-employer-to-shutter-plant-and-lay-off-workers/88430126007/

Alton Steel, Inc. is closing its Illinois plant. This decision will result in 253 job losses. Layoffs are scheduled to begin immediately. The cuts will be effective January 31, 2026. Competition from larger companies led to the closure.

https://101theeagle.com/illinois-steel-mill-closes/

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nearly-500-workers-across-illinois-to-be-laid-off-warn-act-shows/3881768/

Nearly 500 workers across Illinois face upcoming layoffs. These job cuts were revealed by the Illinois WARN Act spreadsheet. APL Logistics accounts for the largest number, with 230 employees affected. These layoffs stem from warehouse closures in Minooka. Other companies like S&S Activewear and Microplastics Inc. also announced significant job reductions.

https://www.journalstandard.com/story/news/2026/01/23/unemployment-numbers/88299794007/

Initial unemployment filings in Illinois decreased last week. The Labor Department reported this data on Thursday. Illinois saw 10,542 new jobless claims by January 17. This number was lower than the 12,733 claims from the previous week. Across the U.S., total claims for unemployment reached 200,000 last week.

Rivian has recently been impacted by a new round of layoffs. These workforce reductions are described as having crippled the company's operations. The specific number of employees affected by these job cuts is not detailed in the headline. This development indicates ongoing challenges for the electric vehicle manufacturer. The impact of these layoffs is significant, as suggested by the term "crippled

https://www.aol.com/articles/rivian-crippled-layoffs-141514182.html

MCO bids for 2027 went out recently. Any word about whether or not BCBS will be losing their contract with the Healthchoice Illinois program? The plan has been underperforming in a lot of metrics compared to the other MCOs. Wondering if I need to be looking to avoid future unemployment...

More than 1,100 workers in Illinois are set to be affected by layoffs and furloughs announced by seven companies in November. The biggest cut comes from insurance marketplace GoHealth, which is eliminating nearly 500 jobs in Chicago. Other companies reporting sizable reductions include CVS Health, ca--abis firm PharmaCann, and packaging company Printpack. The layoffs span multiple industries, including healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and wholesale.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2025/12/17/2026-will-bring-layoffs-for-over-1100-illinois-employees/87732570007/

DePaul University has cut 114 staff positions as it deals with ongoing financial pressures. School officials say the layoffs were driven by a drop in international graduate students, increased financial aid needs, and higher benefit expenses.

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/depaul-university-lays-off-114-staff/

Hundreds of layoffs are hitting Chicago’s suburbs. S&S Activewear is letting go of 195 employees, APL Logistics is cutting 230, and 10 Roads Express is dropping 55 workers - adding up to almost 700 layoffs across Illinois.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hundreds-of-layoffs-announced-at-suburban-companies-in-recent-days/3861448/

According to fresh data from the Illinois Labor Department, roughly 692 people at six workplaces were notified last week that their jobs are being cut because of mass layoffs and closures.

https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2025/12/09/nearly-700-people-to-be-laid-off-in-illinois-new-data-shows/87674481007/

Please post if you live in IL and were given less than 60 days. We can get more if we have the numbers.

Don’t troll, honestly im only trying to help cause no one else does.

Please post if you live in IL and were given less than 60 days. We can get more if we have the numbers.

Don’t troll, honestly im only trying to help cause no one else does.

Any stores close in the Illinois or Wisconsin area.

The North Carolina-based book distributor Baker and Taylor LLC laid off 253 Illinois workers this month after announcing the closure of its Momence facility.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2025/11/16/layoffs-ahead-for-over-1500-illinois-workers-heres-what-we-know/87233878007/

Company: Baker & Taylor
Source: Illinois Policy

Baker & Taylor library supplier closing, laying off 318

Summary: Library wholesaler Baker & Taylor is winding down operations by year end and laid off 318 workers at its Momence distribution center in October. The closure followed a failed acquisition and contributed to a surge in Illinois WARN notices.

City: Momence
State: Illinois

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/baker-taylor-library-supplier-closing-laying-off-318/

Company: Great Dane
Source: The Kewanee Voice

Great Dane confirms that layoffs are planned

• Summary: Great Dane said it will reduce its workforce to align manufacturing capacity with demand during a prolonged freight recession. The company is working with the union in Kewanee and offering voluntary layoffs while calling the cuts a temporary setback.
  City: Kewanee
  State: Illinois
  https://kewaneevoice.com/great-dane-confirms-that-layoffs-are-planned/

In the state of Illinois are they required to give you a certain amount of time of notice prior to being laid off? Those who are in Illinois have you been getting notice, or just laid off immediately with severance?

Illinois companies reported 1,722 mass layoffs in September 2025, with Capital One leading job losses following its merger with Discover and restructuring in Riverwoods.

Chicago saw 726 layoffs across six employers, including Spirit Airlines, Weiss Memorial Hospital, and Brookdale Senior Living.

Nearly 45% of layoffs affected suburban Cook County workers, while 39% occurred in nearby collar counties, with the rest spread across Champaign, Winnebago, Macon, and Stephenson counties.

Of the total cuts, 650 were standard layoffs, 430 were due to business closures, and 97 were furloughs or temporary layoffs, with about 63% expected to be permanent.

The report suggests Illinois could strengthen its job market by reducing its high property, corporate, and unemployment insurance tax rates to create a more competitive business environment.

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/capital-one-leads-illinois-mass-layoffs-as-companies-announce-1722-job-cuts/

Ingersoll Rand Industrial U.S. Inc, known locally as Gardner Denver, filed an Illinois WARN notice indicating around 70 layoffs at its North Euclid Avenue facility in Princeton. The first layoff date in the filing is March 2026. The company manufactures compressors, blowers, and vacuum pumps. Local outlet 103.9 WLPO reports it has requested additional details from the company.

• Ingersoll Rand Industrial U.S. Inc - Princeton IL >https://www.starvedrock.media/wlpo/princeton-manufacturer-issues-layoff-notice/article_3408ceab-c3f7-405b-9c95-1aa38753d93f.html