Illinois Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Illinois recorded 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 5 workers. The average filing covered 5 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
5
Workers Affected
5
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Illinois (DOL/BLS)
5.0%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
7,118
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
2.05%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 5 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Mitsui Banking | 5 |
Leading the list was Sumitomo Mitsui Banking at its Illinois facility, reporting 5 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Illinois.