Illinois Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Illinois reported 9 WARN Act notices in March 2026, displacing an estimated 665 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 70% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 197 |
| Education | 2 | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 112 |
| Retail | 1 | 101 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 53 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 38 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 197 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Education reported 164 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 5 | 428 |
| Kankakee | 2 | 92 |
Cook felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 428 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 263 |
| Melrose Park | 1 | 112 |
| Davy Lane Wilmington | 1 | 55 |
| Rosemont | 1 | 53 |
| Westview Plaza Dr Waterloo | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Illinois this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood | Melrose Park | 112 | ||
| Trinity Christian College | 107 | |||
| Windy City Supply Chain | Chicago | 105 | ||
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago | 101 | ||
| Aspira Inc. of Illinois | Chicago | 57 | ||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Davy Lane Wilmington | 55 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Rosemont | 53 | ||
| Everest Insurance | 38 | |||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Westview Plaza Dr Waterloo | 37 |
The most significant filing came from Millwood at its Melrose Park facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Trinity Christian College followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Illinois, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.