Illinois Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in Illinois filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 64 workers. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
64
Workers Affected
32
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Illinois (DOL/BLS)
4.6%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
6,999
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.14%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 64 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 64 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GXO Logistics Supply Chain | Romeoville | 32 | Closure | |
| GXO Logistics Supply Chain | West Normantown Rd Romeoville | 32 |
The single largest action involved GXO Logistics Supply Chain at its Romeoville facility, reporting 32 affected workers. GXO Logistics Supply Chain followed with 32 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 3 of January 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full January report for Illinois.