Illinois Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in Illinois filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 587 workers. The average filing covered 196 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
587
Workers Affected
196
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 468 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 119 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 468 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 119 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | Deerfield | 416 | ||
| Panera | 119 | |||
| Walgreens | Chicago | 52 |
The single largest action involved Walgreens at its Deerfield facility, reporting 416 affected workers. Panera followed with 119 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 2 of February 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full February report for Illinois.