Illinois Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Illinois reported 10 WARN Act notices in November 2018, displacing an estimated 775 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 46% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 5 | 335 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 304 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 76 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 48 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 12 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 335 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 304 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 5 | 536 |
| DuPage | 1 | 76 |
| Sangamon | 1 | 60 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 48 |
| Will | 1 | 43 |
Cook absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 536 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 4 | 468 |
| Downers Grove | 1 | 76 |
| Bridgeview | 1 | 68 |
| Springfield | 1 | 60 |
| Olmsted | 1 | 48 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Illinois this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZF Chassis Systems Chicago | Chicago | 261 | ||
| Kmart | Chicago | 104 | ||
| Pepperidge Farm | Downers Grove | 76 | ||
| Sears | Bridgeview | 68 | ||
| Kmart | Springfield | 60 | ||
| Marshalls | Chicago | 56 | ||
| Aecom | Olmsted | 48 | ||
| Marshalls | Chicago | 47 | ||
| Ati | Bolingbrook | 43 | ||
| Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City | 12 |
The most significant filing came from ZF Chassis Systems Chicago at its Chicago facility, reporting 261 affected workers. Kmart followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Illinois, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.