Manufacturing Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 355 manufacturing WARN Act layoff notices affecting 45,117 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
355
Total Notices
45,117
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Manufacturing Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 6 | 1,462 |
| Menasha Packaging | 6 | 418 |
| John Deere | 4 | 927 |
| Walgreens | 4 | 994 |
| Solo Cup Operating | 4 | 684 |
| CVS Health | 4 | 311 |
| Akorn Operating | 4 | 611 |
| Ceannate | 4 | 323 |
| Mauser Packaging Solutions | 3 | 454 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings | 3 | 280 |
| TreeHouse Private Brands | 3 | 430 |
| WestRock | 3 | 128 |
| Adient | 3 | 523 |
| Alton Steel | 2 | 286 |
| Panduit | 2 | 363 |
Manufacturing Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 60 | 6,758 |
| Belvidere | 9 | 2,714 |
| Decatur | 8 | 782 |
| Elk Grove Village | 8 | 487 |
| Elgin | 7 | 358 |
| Peoria | 6 | 582 |
| Granite City | 5 | 2,393 |
| Bolingbrook | 5 | 605 |
| Rockford | 5 | 718 |
| Streator | 5 | 547 |
| Lake Bluff | 5 | 315 |
| Buffalo Grove | 5 | 413 |
| Aurora | 4 | 207 |
| Schaumburg | 4 | 253 |
| Normal | 4 | 331 |
Latest Manufacturing Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood | Melrose Park | 112 | - | 2026-03-03 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US | - | 65 | - | 2026-02-26 |
| First Brands Group | McHenry | 389 | - | 2026-02-03 |
| Frist Brands Group | McHenry | 389 | - | 2026-02-03 |
| Champion Laboratories | - | 642 | - | 2026-02-02 |
| Alton Steel | Cut St Alton | 253 | - | 2026-01-27 |
| Microplastics | - | 86 | - | 2025-12-19 |
| Adare Pharmaceuticals | Aurora | 21 | Closure | 2025-12-01 |
| Mauser Packaging Solutions | Chicago | 143 | - | 2025-11-21 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings | South Wyckles Rd Decatur | 97 | - | 2025-11-15 |
| Printpack | - | 111 | - | 2025-11-12 |
| Georgia | Mount Olive | 134 | - | 2025-10-30 |
| Panduit | DeKalb | 185 | Closure | 2025-10-13 |
| Fervalue USA | Chicago | 72 | - | 2025-10-08 |
| Mauser Packaging Solutions | Chicago | 143 | - | 2025-09-30 |
| Mauser Packaging Solutions | Chicago | 168 | - | 2025-09-30 |
| Industrial Container Services | Chicago | 168 | Closure | 2025-09-30 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings | Decatur | 97 | - | 2025-09-15 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings | Decatur | 86 | Layoff | 2025-09-15 |
| IG Design Group Americas | SW Frontage Rd Shorewood | 150 | - | 2025-08-26 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many manufacturing layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 355 manufacturing WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 45,117 workers.
Which manufacturing companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: Caterpillar, Menasha Packaging, John Deere, Walgreens, Solo Cup Operating.
What cities in Illinois have the most manufacturing layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Chicago, Belvidere, Decatur, Elk Grove Village, Elgin.
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