Illinois Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Illinois submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 43 workers. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
43
Workers Affected
43
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Illinois (DOL/BLS)
4.9%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
9,758
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
2.12%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 43 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 43 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Insurance | 43 |
Topping the list was Founders Insurance at its Illinois facility, reporting 43 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Illinois.