Illinois Layoffs — April 2026, Week 4
Employers in Illinois logged 3 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 4, involving roughly 334 workers. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
334
Workers Affected
111
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 155 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 114 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 65 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 155 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Information & Technology reported 114 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSV Contract Logistics | Chicago | 155 | ||
| Luttrell Staffing Group - at Freudenberg Filtration II | 114 | |||
| KLEO Community Family Life Center | 65 |
The biggest impact was at DSV Contract Logistics at its Chicago facility, reporting 155 affected workers. Luttrell Staffing Group - at Freudenberg Filtration II followed with 114 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Illinois for Week 4 of April 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full April report for Illinois.