Illinois Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Illinois logged 7 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, involving roughly 3,391 workers. The average filing covered 484 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
7
Notices Filed
3,391
Workers Affected
484
Avg per Notice
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 1,930 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1,420 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 41 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 1,930 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 1,420 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The biggest impact was at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields at its Olympia Fields facility, reporting 1,535 affected workers. First Brands Group (Champion Laboratories, Inc.-multiple sites) followed with 642 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for Illinois.