Utilities Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 9 utilities WARN Act layoff notices affecting 601 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
9
Total Notices
601
Workers Affected
7
Cities
9
Companies
Top Companies — Utilities Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy | 1 | 50 |
| Vistra Corp./Electric Energy | 1 | 96 |
| Vistra Corp./IL Power Resources Generating | 1 | 69 |
| Vistra | 1 | 69 |
| Edwards Power Station | 1 | 69 |
| Ameren Cilco | 1 | 69 |
| White Stallion Energy | 1 | 51 |
| Grundfos Water Utility | 1 | 46 |
| Direct Energy | 1 | 82 |
Utilities Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | 3 | 207 |
| Joliet | 1 | 50 |
| Joppa | 1 | 96 |
| Baronville | 1 | 69 |
| Mount Carmel | 1 | 51 |
| Aurora | 1 | 46 |
| Buffalo Grove | 1 | 82 |
Latest Utilities Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy | Joliet | 50 | - | 2022-08-16 |
| Vistra Corp./Electric Energy | Joppa | 96 | Closure | 2022-05-17 |
| Vistra Corp./IL Power Resources Generating | Baronville | 69 | Closure | 2022-05-17 |
| Vistra | Peoria | 69 | - | 2021-11-12 |
| Edwards Power Station | Peoria | 69 | - | 2021-11-12 |
| Ameren Cilco | Peoria | 69 | - | 2021-11-12 |
| White Stallion Energy | Mount Carmel | 51 | - | 2020-12-03 |
| Grundfos Water Utility | Aurora | 46 | - | 2019-12-16 |
| Direct Energy | Buffalo Grove | 82 | - | 2017-09-14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many utilities layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 9 utilities WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 601 workers.
Which utilities companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: NRG Energy, Vistra Corp./Electric Energy, Vistra Corp./IL Power Resources Generating, Vistra, Edwards Power Station.
What cities in Illinois have the most utilities layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Peoria, Joliet, Joppa, Baronville, Mount Carmel.
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