Illinois Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Illinois submitted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2024, putting at risk an estimated 333 workers — down from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 229 workers across 2 notices. Separately, 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 |
Topping the list was Chicago Tribune - Production Facility at its Chicago facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Kerry followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.