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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

CompanyNoticesWorkers Affected
NRG Energy150
Vistra Corp./Electric Energy196
Vistra Corp./IL Power Resources Generating169
Vistra169
Edwards Power Station169
Ameren Cilco169
White Stallion Energy151
Grundfos Water Utility146
Direct Energy182

Utilities Layoffs by City in Illinois

CityNoticesWorkers Affected
Peoria3207
Joliet150
Joppa196
Baronville169
Mount Carmel151
Aurora146
Buffalo Grove182

Latest Utilities Layoff Notices in Illinois

CompanyCityEmployeesTypeNotice Date
NRG EnergyJoliet50-2022-08-16
Vistra Corp./Electric EnergyJoppa96Closure2022-05-17
Vistra Corp./IL Power Resources GeneratingBaronville69Closure2022-05-17
VistraPeoria69-2021-11-12
Edwards Power StationPeoria69-2021-11-12
Ameren CilcoPeoria69-2021-11-12
White Stallion EnergyMount Carmel51-2020-12-03
Grundfos Water UtilityAurora46-2019-12-16
Direct EnergyBuffalo Grove82-2017-09-14

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.