Illinois Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in Illinois filed 4 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 248 workers. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
248
Workers Affected
62
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 101 |
| Education | 1 | 57 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 53 |
| Transportation | 1 | 37 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 101 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Education reported 57 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago | 101 | ||
| Aspira Inc. of Illinois | Chicago | 57 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Rosemont | 53 | ||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Westview Plaza Dr Waterloo | 37 |
The single largest action involved 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.