Illinois Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in Illinois filed 3 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 277 workers. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
277
Workers Affected
92
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 170 |
| Government | 2 | 107 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 170 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Government reported 107 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Campus, LLC - at Plainfield Community School District | Plainfield | 170 | ||
| Heartland Human Care Services (Casa Heartland at Princeton) | Chicago | 58 | ||
| Heartland Human Care Services (Child Welfare Agency) | Chicago | 49 |
The single largest action involved Aramark Campus, LLC - at Plainfield Community School District at its Plainfield facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Heartland Human Care Services (Casa Heartland at Princeton) followed with 58 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for Illinois.