Illinois Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in Illinois reported 4 WARN Act notices in December 2021, displacing an estimated 281 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 79% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 166 |
| Transportation | 1 | 88 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 166 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kane | 1 | 137 |
| DuPage | 2 | 117 |
| Saint Clair | 1 | 27 |
Kane felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 1 | 137 |
| Addison | 1 | 88 |
| Elk Grove Village | 1 | 29 |
| East Saint Louis | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Illinois this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Test Design | Elgin | 137 | ||
| UPS | Addison | 88 | ||
| Acme Industries | Elk Grove Village | 29 | ||
| Ongweoweh SCS St. Louis | East Saint Louis | 27 |
The most significant filing came from Communications Test Design at its Elgin facility, reporting 137 affected workers. UPS followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.