Illinois Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Illinois posted 6 WARN Act notices in December 2017, affecting an estimated 367 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 48% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 142 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 76 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 61 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 56 |
| Retail | 1 | 32 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 142 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 3 | 193 |
| DuPage | 2 | 133 |
| Lee | 1 | 41 |
Cook was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2 | 137 |
| Elk Grove Village | 1 | 101 |
| La Grange | 1 | 56 |
| Dixon | 1 | 41 |
| West Chicago | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Illinois this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADC Diecasting & Manufacturing | Elk Grove Village | 101 | ||
| Snap Kitchen | Chicago | 76 | ||
| Northstar Lottery Group | Chicago | 61 | ||
| Xanitos/AMITA Health Adventist Medical Ctr. La Grange | La Grange | 56 | ||
| St. Marys Cement | Dixon | 41 | ||
| in the Swim | West Chicago | 32 |
The largest notice was filed by ADC Diecasting & Manufacturing at its Elk Grove Village facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Snap Kitchen followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Illinois, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.