Illinois Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in Illinois submitted 5 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 302 workers. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
302
Workers Affected
60
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 107 |
| Retail | 1 | 101 |
| Education | 1 | 57 |
| Transportation | 1 | 37 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 107 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 101 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago | 101 | ||
| Aspira Inc. of Illinois | Chicago | 57 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Rosemont | 54 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Rosemont | 53 | ||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Westview Plaza Dr Waterloo | 37 |
Topping the list was Saks Fifth Avenue at its Chicago facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Aspira Inc. of Illinois followed with 57 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 1 of March 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full March report for Illinois.