Illinois Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Illinois reported 7 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 1,930 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1,420 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 41 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,930 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 1,420 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Olympia Fields | Olympia Fields | 1,535 | ||
| Champion Laboratories | 642 | |||
| Frist Brands Group | McHenry | 389 | ||
| First Brands Group, LLC (Midwest Distribution Center) | McHenry | 389 | ||
| Specialty Physicians of Illinois | Chicago Heights | 329 | ||
| Alverno Laboratories (at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields) | Olympia Fields | 66 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Rosemont | 41 |
The most significant filing came from Franciscan Health Olympia Fields at its Olympia Fields facility, reporting 1,535 affected workers. Champion Laboratories 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.