Illinois Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Illinois submitted 8 WARN Act notices in December 2016, putting at risk an estimated 705 workers — up substantially from November and down 32% versus December 2015. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 288 |
| Retail | 1 | 154 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 89 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 57 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 43 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 37 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 37 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 288 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 154 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 6 | 628 |
| Lake | 1 | 40 |
| Tazewell | 1 | 37 |
Cook was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 628 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 5 | 591 |
| Gurnee | 1 | 40 |
| Clearwater | 1 | 37 |
| Des Plaines | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Illinois this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tronc Tribune Tower Headquarters | Chicago | 248 | ||
| Trunk Club Goose Is. Fulfillment Ctr | Chicago | 154 | ||
| Inn of Chicago Hotel | Chicago | 89 | ||
| David Barton Gyms | Chicago | 57 | ||
| RPM Advertising | Chicago | 43 | ||
| Packers Sanitation Services Inc (PSSI) | Gurnee | 40 | ||
| Community Hlth Solutions of America | Clearwater | 37 | ||
| Van Ru Credit | Des Plaines | 37 |
Topping the list was Tronc Tribune Tower Headquarters at its Chicago facility, reporting 248 affected workers. Trunk Club Goose Is. Fulfillment Ctr followed with 154 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Illinois's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Illinois. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Illinois WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.