Utilities Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 34 utilities WARN Act layoff notices affecting 4,272 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
34
Total Notices
4,272
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Utilities Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Vistra | 5 | 469 |
| Vistra Energy/Dynegy Midwest Generation | 4 | 299 |
| Vistra Energy/Ameren | 3 | 200 |
| Midwest Generation | 2 | 304 |
| Aspiration Partners | 1 | 4 |
| NRG Energy | 1 | 50 |
| Vistra Corp./Electric Energy | 1 | 96 |
| Vistra Corp./IL Power Resources Generating | 1 | 69 |
| Edwards Power Station | 1 | 69 |
| Ameren Cilco | 1 | 69 |
| White Stallion Energy | 1 | 51 |
| Vistra Energy | 1 | 61 |
| Dynegy | 1 | 53 |
| Neovia | 1 | 109 |
| Direct Energy | 1 | 82 |
Utilities Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | 3 | 1,462 |
| Newton | 2 | 131 |
| Baldwin | 2 | 206 |
| Joppa | 2 | 192 |
| Kincaid | 1 | 99 |
| Joliet | 1 | 50 |
| Baronville | 1 | 69 |
| Bartonville | 1 | 69 |
| Mount Carmel | 1 | 51 |
| Coffeen | 1 | 99 |
| Canton | 1 | 61 |
| Havana | 1 | 73 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 59 |
| Collinsville | 1 | 53 |
| Des Plaines | 1 | 109 |
Latest Utilities Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra | Kincaid | 99 | Closure | 2026-05-04 |
| Vistra | Newton | 83 | Closure | 2026-05-04 |
| Vistra | Baldwin | 122 | Closure | 2026-05-04 |
| Aspiration Partners | - | 4 | Layoff | 2023-03-24 |
| 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 | Bartonville | 69 | Closure | 2021-11-12 |
| Edwards Power Station | Peoria | 69 | - | 2021-11-12 |
| Ameren Cilco | Peoria | 69 | - | 2021-11-12 |
| Vistra | Joppa | 96 | Closure | 2021-04-06 |
| White Stallion Energy | Mount Carmel | 51 | - | 2020-12-03 |
| Vistra Energy/Ameren | Coffeen | 99 | Closure | 2019-09-23 |
| Vistra Energy | Canton | 61 | Closure | 2019-09-23 |
| Vistra Energy/Dynegy Midwest Generation | Havana | 73 | Closure | 2019-09-23 |
| Vistra Energy/Dynegy Midwest Generation | Hennepin | 59 | Closure | 2019-09-23 |
| Dynegy | Collinsville | 53 | Layoff | 2018-02-27 |
| Neovia | Des Plaines | 109 | Closure | 2017-10-05 |
| Direct Energy | Buffalo Grove | 82 | - | 2017-09-14 |
| Vistra Energy/Ameren | Newton | 48 | Layoff | 2016-07-29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many utilities layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 34 utilities WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 4,272 workers.
Which utilities companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: Vistra, Vistra Energy/Dynegy Midwest Generation, Vistra Energy/Ameren, Midwest Generation, Aspiration Partners.
What cities in Illinois have the most utilities layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Peoria, Newton, Baldwin, Joppa, Kincaid.
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