Illinois Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in Illinois submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, putting at risk an estimated 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)
5.1%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
6,942
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
1.96%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 64 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector 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 |
Topping the list was 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.