Illinois Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Illinois recorded 6 WARN Act notices in March 2026, covering approximately 398 workers — marking a decline from February and down 82% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 112 |
| Retail | 1 | 101 |
| Education | 1 | 57 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 53 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 38 |
| Transportation | 1 | 37 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 112 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 101 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 4 | 323 |
| Kankakee | 1 | 37 |
Cook bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 323 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2 | 158 |
| Melrose Park | 1 | 112 |
| Rosemont | 1 | 53 |
| Westview Plaza Dr Waterloo | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Illinois this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood | Melrose Park | 112 | ||
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago | 101 | ||
| Aspira Inc. of Illinois | Chicago | 57 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Rosemont | 53 | ||
| Everest Insurance | 38 | |||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Westview Plaza Dr Waterloo | 37 |
Leading the list was Millwood at its Melrose Park facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Saks Fifth Avenue followed with 101 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Illinois, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Illinois. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Illinois WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.