Illinois Layoffs — February 2020

Employers in Illinois submitted 14 WARN Act notices in February 2020, putting at risk an estimated 1,559 workers — down from January. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 11 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 500 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 350 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

Cook was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 544 workers across 6 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

The high proportion of closures (70% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Illinois's labor market.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Peapod at its Chicago facility, reporting 374 affected workers. Life Fitness followed with 212 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight a mixed picture for Illinois's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.