Illinois Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Illinois submitted 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, putting at risk an estimated 366 workers. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
366
Workers Affected
73
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 | 1 | 181 |
| Government | 3 | 140 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 45 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 181 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Government reported 140 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H&M Fashion USA | Chicago | 181 | ||
| Heartland Human Care Services (International Children Center) | 66 | |||
| Wells Fargo | Rosemont | 45 | ||
| Heartland Human Care Services (International Children Center at Beverly) | Chicago | 44 | ||
| Heartland Human Care Services (Casa Heartland at Princeton) | Chicago | 30 |
Topping the list was H&M Fashion USA at its Chicago facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Heartland Human Care Services (International Children Center) followed with 66 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for Illinois.