Illinois Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Illinois posted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2024, affecting an estimated 333 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 60% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 229 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 55 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 49 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 229 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 55 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 2 | 247 |
| Lake | 1 | 55 |
| Will | 1 | 31 |
Cook was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 247 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2 | 247 |
| Lake Zurich | 1 | 55 |
| Channahon | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 253 |
| Layoff | 2 | 80 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Illinois's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Tribune - Production Facility | Chicago | 198 | Closure | |
| Kerry | Lake Zurich | 55 | Closure | |
| VillageMD | Chicago | 49 | Layoff | |
| Daifuku Services America | Channahon | 31 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Chicago Tribune - Production Facility at its Chicago facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Kerry followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Illinois, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.