Illinois Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Illinois reported 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 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)
4.6%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
7,700
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
2.11%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 5 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Mitsui Banking | 5 |
The most significant filing came from 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.