Illinois Layoffs — April 2026, Week 2
Employers in Illinois submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 413 workers. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
413
Workers Affected
138
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 253 |
| Transportation | 1 | 160 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 253 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 160 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerresheimer Glass | Pekin | 172 | ||
| Illinois Central School Bus | Alby Road Godfrey | 160 | ||
| Dana | Robinson | 81 |
Topping the list was Gerresheimer Glass at its Pekin facility, reporting 172 affected workers. Illinois Central School Bus followed with 160 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 2 of April 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full April report for Illinois.