Illinois Layoffs — July 2025
Employers in Illinois reported 11 WARN Act notices in July 2025, displacing an estimated 619 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 48% versus July 2024. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 360 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 97 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 73 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 32 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 32 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 25 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 360 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 4 | 419 |
| Cook | 3 | 133 |
| Knox | 1 | 25 |
| Kane | 1 | 15 |
| Kankakee | 1 | 10 |
Will was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 419 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook | 2 | 360 |
| Chicago | 1 | 80 |
| Park Ridge | 2 | 53 |
| East Moline | 1 | 32 |
| Joliet | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 278 |
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from LSC Communications MCL LLC DBA Enru Logistics at its Bolingbrook facility, reporting 180 affected workers. LSC Communications Transport followed with 180 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.