Arts & Entertainment Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 60 arts & entertainment WARN Act layoff notices affecting 8,486 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
60
Total Notices
8,486
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Arts & Entertainment Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| ASM Global | 3 | 315 |
| Live Nation Entertainment | 3 | 314 |
| PR Fitness | 2 | 90 |
| Fitness Formula Club | 2 | 74 |
| Oak Park Fitness | 2 | 74 |
| Paradigm Talent Agency | 2 | 54 |
| LEGOLAND Discovery Centre US | 2 | 68 |
| Equity Office Management | 2 | 127 |
| Sky Chefs | 2 | 700 |
| Hawthorne Race Course | 1 | 290 |
| Oak View Group | 1 | 203 |
| Churchill Downs | 1 | 237 |
| Arlington Park Racecourse | 1 | 237 |
| MSG Entertainment Group | 1 | 46 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | 1 | 227 |
Arts & Entertainment Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 27 | 3,664 |
| Schaumburg | 4 | 342 |
| Arlington Heights | 3 | 1,737 |
| Park Ridge | 2 | 90 |
| Elmhurst | 2 | 74 |
| Oak Park | 2 | 74 |
| Melrose Park | 2 | 129 |
| Joliet | 1 | 145 |
| Alton | 1 | 108 |
| East Peoria | 1 | 353 |
| Rolling Meadows | 1 | 82 |
| Glencoe | 1 | 64 |
| N. Roselle Road | 1 | 166 |
| West Randolph St | 1 | 100 |
| Crete | 1 | 52 |
Latest Arts & Entertainment Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Race Course | - | 290 | Closure | 2026-06-03 |
| Oak View Group | Chicago | 203 | Layoff | 2025-04-29 |
| ASM Global | Chicago | 192 | Closure | 2023-08-09 |
| Churchill Downs | Arlington Heights | 237 | Closure | 2021-07-22 |
| Arlington Park Racecourse | Arlington Heights | 237 | Closure | 2021-07-22 |
| PR Fitness | Park Ridge | 45 | - | 2020-11-02 |
| Fitness Formula Club | Elmhurst | 37 | - | 2020-11-02 |
| Oak Park Fitness | Oak Park | 37 | - | 2020-11-02 |
| MSG Entertainment Group | Chicago | 46 | Layoff | 2020-09-29 |
| Paradigm Talent Agency | Chicago | 27 | Layoff | 2020-09-23 |
| Live Nation Entertainment | Chicago | 116 | Layoff | 2020-08-31 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago | 227 | - | 2020-08-10 |
| University Club of Chicago | Chicago | 78 | Closure | 2020-06-30 |
| Freeman Electrical | Chicago | 23 | Layoff | 2020-06-30 |
| Hollywood Casino Joliet | Joliet | 145 | Closure | 2020-06-15 |
| Argosy/Alton Belle Casino | Alton | 108 | Closure | 2020-06-15 |
| Paradice Hotel Casino | East Peoria | 353 | Closure | 2020-05-26 |
| Adler Planetarium | Chicago | 120 | Closure | 2020-05-13 |
| Live Nation Entertainment | Rolling Meadows | 82 | Closure | 2020-05-01 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe | 64 | Closure | 2020-04-27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many arts & entertainment layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 60 arts & entertainment WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 8,486 workers.
Which arts & entertainment companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: ASM Global, Live Nation Entertainment, PR Fitness, Fitness Formula Club, Oak Park Fitness.
What cities in Illinois have the most arts & entertainment layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Chicago, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Park Ridge, Elmhurst.
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