Retail Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 467 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 61,123 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
467
Total Notices
61,123
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Kmart | 36 | 2,802 |
| K Mart | 25 | 2,335 |
| Walmart | 23 | 3,454 |
| Montgomery Ward | 21 | 4,323 |
| The Bon | 20 | 2,625 |
| Sears | 19 | 3,928 |
| Dominick's Finer Foods & Safeway | 15 | 7,125 |
| Supervalu Holdings | 11 | 1,593 |
| Eagle Foods | 9 | 750 |
| Amazon | 8 | 1,281 |
| Sandra Holdings | 8 | 562 |
| Best Buy | 8 | 545 |
| K's Merchandise | 8 | 1,594 |
| Savers | 7 | 384 |
| Shopko Stores | 7 | 646 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 97 | 14,273 |
| Schaumburg | 10 | 794 |
| Downers Grove | 9 | 795 |
| Peoria | 9 | 1,119 |
| Lombard | 8 | 888 |
| Naperville | 8 | 813 |
| Rockford | 8 | 724 |
| Hoffman Estates | 8 | 3,247 |
| Melrose Park | 7 | 917 |
| Joliet | 7 | 721 |
| Matteson | 6 | 648 |
| Oak Brook | 6 | 582 |
| Springfield | 6 | 626 |
| Deerfield | 5 | 981 |
| Arlington Heights | 5 | 478 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom | Lombard | 101 | Closure | 2026-08-07 |
| Niagara Bottling | Woodridge | 57 | Closure | 2026-07-15 |
| Walmart | Matteson | 111 | - | 2026-03-27 |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago | 101 | - | 2026-03-06 |
| H&M Fashion USA | Chicago | 181 | - | 2026-02-20 |
| Walgreens | Chicago | 52 | - | 2026-02-10 |
| Walgreens | Deerfield | 416 | - | 2026-02-10 |
| Kroger | Maywood | 72 | Closure | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Arlington Heights | 132 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Tinley Park | 170 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Naperville | 118 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | North Riverside | 155 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Norridge | 173 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Oak Lawn | 220 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Morton Grove | 179 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Schaumburg | 134 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Kroger | Maywood | 72 | - | 2025-11-16 |
| Winston Brands | Melrose Park | 90 | - | 2025-10-23 |
| Winston Brands | Melrose Park | 73 | - | 2025-10-23 |
| The Fresh Market | Naperville | 47 | - | 2025-10-14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 467 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 61,123 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: Kmart, K Mart, Walmart, Montgomery Ward, The Bon.
What cities in Illinois have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Chicago, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Peoria, Lombard.
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