Illinois Layoffs — April 2026, Week 3
Employers in Illinois reported 1 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 3, displacing an estimated 48 workers. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
48
Workers Affected
48
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Illinois (DOL/BLS)
4.9%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
7,646
Initial Claims
(2026-04-04 wk)
2.09%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-04 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 48 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 48 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Galaxy Studios | Chicago | 48 |
The most significant filing came from Iron Galaxy Studios at its Chicago facility, reporting 48 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 3 of April 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full April report for Illinois.