Illinois Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Illinois reported 6 WARN Act notices in November 2016, displacing an estimated 547 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 74% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 227 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 250 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 227 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 2 | 158 |
| Henry | 1 | 157 |
| Grundy | 1 | 142 |
| Kankakee | 1 | 70 |
| Sangamon | 1 | 20 |
Cook was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kewanee | 1 | 157 |
| Minooka | 1 | 142 |
| Chicago | 1 | 108 |
| Bourbonnais | 1 | 70 |
| Mount Prospect | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Illinois this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Trailers | Kewanee | 157 | ||
| Ryder | Minooka | 142 | ||
| Megabus USA | Chicago | 108 | ||
| Alabama Metal Industries Corporati | Bourbonnais | 70 | ||
| CVS Health | Mount Prospect | 50 | ||
| Henry Technologies | Chatham | 20 |
The most significant filing came from Great Dane Trailers at its Kewanee facility, reporting 157 affected workers. Ryder followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Illinois, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Illinois. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Illinois WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.