Illinois Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Illinois submitted 10 WARN Act notices in November 2018, putting at risk an estimated 775 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 335 workers across 5 notices. Separately, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was ZF Chassis Systems Chicago at its Chicago facility, reporting 261 affected workers. Kmart followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.