Illinois Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in Illinois submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 437 workers. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
437
Workers Affected
109
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Illinois (DOL/BLS)
4.9%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
9,758
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
2.12%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 170 |
| Transportation | 1 | 160 |
| Government | 2 | 107 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 170 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 160 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Campus, LLC - at Plainfield Community School District | Plainfield | 170 | ||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Alby Road Godfrey | 160 | ||
| Heartland Human Care Services (Casa Heartland at Princeton) | Chicago | 58 | ||
| Heartland Human Care Services (Child Welfare Agency) | Chicago | 49 |
Topping the list was Aramark Campus, LLC - at Plainfield Community School District at its Plainfield facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Illinois Central School Bus followed with 160 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for Illinois.