#illinois

A law firm is investigating West Suburban Medical Center for potential violations of the WARN Act. The hospital recently announced a mass layoff affecting 589 employees. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before significant workforce reductions. Employees may be entitled to severance pay if proper notice was not given. The investigation aims to determine if the hospital complied with these notification requirements.

Oak Park, Illinois

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/20/west-suburban-medical-center-warn-act-investigation-2/

CDW has recently conducted layoffs as part of an organizational restructuring. The company stated these changes are intended to sharpen operating discipline and reinvest in high-growth opportunities. This move aligns with CDW's AI-first initiative, aiming to enhance efficiency and customer focus. The exact number of affected employees was not disclosed. Previous layoffs at CDW occurred in July of last year and in April 2023.

Vernon Hills, Illinois

https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/2026/cdw-cuts-jobs-as-ai-cost-cutting-drive-takes-hold

Capital One Financial is implementing further workforce reductions in Illinois. The company plans to eliminate at least 276 positions. These layoffs are part of a financial restructuring and integration process. Affected employees work at the Riverwoods site or remotely but report to that location. The job cuts are scheduled to occur between early August and early September.

Riverwoods, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/07/17/more-illinois-workers-to-lose-job-because-of-capital-one-layoffs-in-riverwoods-il/90906458007/

The U.S. Forest Service has terminated over 3,000 employees nationwide. Twelve of these former employees are from the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois. These layoffs are causing disorientation and a feeling of diminished purpose among the affected workers. The reductions are expected to negatively impact conservation efforts in the state. Midewin's programs will also need to adapt to the loss of staff.

Channahon, Illinois

https://mshale.com/f47189ad/b9e24b5at_ZSu1pWZOk

Educators and families are protesting significant funding delays impacting Chicago Public Schools. They highlight a $5 billion state deficit and $400 million in unreleased funds. These delays force schools to take out costly loans, diverting money from essential programs. Protesters demand Chicago Public Schools be included in a bridge loan program and that withheld funds be released. They also call for a special legislative session to prioritize student funding.

Chicago, Illinois

https://chicagodefender.com/as-cps-plans-hundreds-of-layoffs-educators-fight-back/

Tom & Jerry's is holding hiring events for former Beef-a-Roo employees. The locally owned restaurant wants to offer these workers a chance to join their team. They are accepting applications and conducting interviews at all four area locations. Owner Bob Grottke expressed a commitment to hiring qualified candidates quickly. This initiative aims to support those impacted by the recent Beef-a-Roo layoffs.

Loves Park, Illinois

https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2026/07/tom-jerrys-to-host-hiring-days-for-laid-off-beef-a-roo-workers/

Chicago Public Schools has announced layoffs to address a significant budget deficit. District leaders stated that these reductions were implemented after exhausting other cost-saving strategies. The layoffs are expected to save approximately $18 million. This decision comes as the district faces a $732 million budget shortfall. Further details on the number of affected employees were not immediately available.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/cps-announces-layoffs-in-attempt-to-close-732-million-budget-deficit/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/centene-subsidiary-meridian-health-plan-of-illinois-awarded-illinois-medicaid-contract-302821756.html

Optum will close its divvyDOSE pharmacy in Moline, impacting 98 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to occur in August and September. The divvyDOSE pharmacy specializes in sorting prescription medications into pill packs. The company has not yet released a statement regarding the closure. This news was reported to the state on June 5.

Moline, Illinois

https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/optum-close-divvydose-pharmacy-moline-laying-off-98-employees/526-dd30d0c0-f7f1-4c1b-bd36-93f48ef4e378

West Suburban Medical Center issued permanent layoff notices. Approximately 500 furloughed employees are affected. The layoffs are expected to begin on August 31. This action was required under the Illinois WARN Act. The hospital's future remains uncertain amid ongoing legal disputes.

Oak Park, Illinois

https://abc7chicago.com/post/west-suburban-hospital-oak-park-illinois-sends-permanent-layoff-notices-500-furloughed-employees/19425354/

Ideal US Talent Worker OpCo LLC plans significant layoffs. The company will cut 1,395 workers. These layoffs affect five Illinois counties. Restructuring is cited as the reason for the permanent job losses. Affected employees are encouraged to apply to a third-party partner.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/employment/2026/06/24/illinois-employer-reveals-permanent-layoffs-across-five-counties/90654935007/

Eklind Tool Company will close its Illinois factory. This closure will result in 112 employee layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled for August 10. The company submitted a WARN notice on June 10. Eklind Tool produces specialized items like hex keys.

Franklin Park, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/21/illinois-manufacturer-announces-plant-closure-and-layoffs-in-cook-county/90606961007/

DePaul University eliminated 114 positions. These staff reductions were due to a budget crisis. The university simultaneously pursued H-1B foreign-worker hires. Federal records show DePaul filed 20 Labor Condition Applications. These applications for foreign workers were certified.

https://www.campusreform.org/article/depaul-university-pursued-20-h-1b-foreign-worker-hires-amid-layoffs-budget-cuts/29880

Vistra Corp. plans to close three power plants in Illinois. These closures will affect 304 employees across the sites. The company cited economic, environmental, and regulatory factors. Layoffs will occur at Newton in October 2027, Kincaid in January 2028, and Baldwin in February 2028. Vistra will continue to inform employees and community stakeholders.

, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/15/illinois-power-plants-to-be-shuttered-and-employees-to-lose-jobs/90554807007/

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Hawthorne Race Course. This investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Stickney, Illinois. Hawthorne Race Course notified the state of a mass layoff affecting 290 employees on June 3, 2026. The firm believes the company may have violated the federal WARN Act. This act requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs or plant closings.

Stickney, Illinois

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/06/10/hawthorne-race-course-warn-act-investigation/

Ideal US Talent Systems Worker OpCo LLC is laying off 1,395 Illinois workers. The Minnesota-based company operates a gig worker platform. Layoffs are permanent and began on May 4, continuing through July 2. This action is due to a business restructuring of its temporary worker operations. Ideal is transitioning customer contracts to a third-party partner.

https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/06/10/minnesota-based-gig-worker-platform-laying-off-nearly-1400-illinois-workers/

Dana Incorporated will begin layoffs this month. The auto parts manufacturer plans to close its Robinson, Illinois plant. Layoffs are scheduled to start on June 15. More than 80 employees are expected to be affected. The plant closure is a significant loss for the city.

Robinson, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/07/illinois-business-to-close-plant-and-lay-off-scores-of-employees/90445762007/

An arbitrator ruled against Western Illinois University administration. The university violated a collective bargaining agreement by laying off eleven professionals. Nine faculty librarians and two other bargaining unit members were affected. The ruling orders the university to rescind these layoffs and provide back pay. These layoffs were part of efforts to address a $20 million budget deficit.

Macomb, Illinois

https://www.wgem.com/2026/06/11/arbitrator-rules-favor-laid-off-wiu-faculty-librarians/

Factor will close its meal-prep plant in Burr Ridge. The company is consolidating production to other locations. Its lease at the 340 Shore Drive facility will not be renewed. Layoffs are expected to begin on July 25 for 254 employees. Factor is offering support, including financial help and transfer opportunities.

Burr Ridge, IL

https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-plant-closing-summer

Illinois school districts are suing over federal funding cuts. The cut amounts to $18.5 million. A court hearing on the matter occurred today. This reduction has resulted in layoffs. Many school programs were also canceled.

https://www.mystateline.com/video/illinois-schools-sue-over-18-5m-federal-funding-cut-layoffs-and-program-cancellations-ensue/11864598/

Columbia College recently laid off six tenured faculty members. This action addresses declining enrollment and a growing budget deficit. The college has now cut 54 full-time faculty since January 2025. The layoffs impacted the Schools of Communication and Culture and Design. Affected faculty will receive pay through the next academic year.

https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/breaking-college-lays-off-6-tenured-faculty-in-fourth-round-of-cuts/

Guzman y Gomez permanently closed all its US restaurants. The Australian fast-food chain shuttered eight Illinois locations. Displaced workers filed a federal class action lawsuit. They allege insufficient notice for the mass layoffs. The company cited stagnant sales and high capital costs for its exit.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.koranmanado.co.id/en/guzman-gomez-exits-us-lawsuit

At least 22 teachers were laid off from ChiArts. This happened during its transition to Chicago Public Schools management. Affected teachers had to reapply for their jobs. Staff members report poor communication from new leadership. The school's unique model and remaining positions face an uncertain future.

Chicago, Illinois

https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/05/20/chiarts-teachers-parents-sound-alarm-on-layoffs-as-cps-takes-over/

Columbia College recently eliminated three staff positions. Its staff union claims the college violated its contract. The union states it received no advance notice of these layoffs. These reductions occur amid ongoing financial strain and declining enrollment. The college is now discussing the situation with the union.

https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/we-cannot-survive-on-a-skeleton-crew-columbia-staff-union-says-sudden-layoffs-hurt-morale-student-services/

Nurses at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Joliet express concern over the hospital's future. They accuse owner Prime Healthcare of repeatedly cutting services and staff since March 2025. These reductions include suspending inpatient pediatric care and closing a post-surgical unit. Increased nurse-to-patient ratios have led to over 110 nurse departures. Nurses are now demanding Prime Healthcare invest in the hospital and seek community support.

Joliet, IL

https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/st-joes-hospital-closing-horizon-we-have-defend-our-hospital-it-s-too-late

John Deere plans to open two new U.S. manufacturing facilities. These sites in Indiana and North Carolina will create about 300 new jobs. This expansion follows thousands of layoffs at Deere's U.S. plants in recent years. The company recalled only 324 employees since January. Soft demand for farm equipment and tariffs continue to challenge the market.

Moline, Illinois

https://ts2.tech/en/john-deeres-300-job-u-s-expansion-faces-the-layoff-math-behind-its-comeback/

Resilience Healthcare laid off hundreds of employees from a suburban Chicago hospital. This action affected 670 workers at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park. The hospital cited financial and technological issues, specifically a failed electronic medical records system. CEO Dr. Manoj Prasad hopes to reopen the hospital with state financial assistance. A law firm is investigating Resilience for potential WARN Act violations.

Oak Park, Illinois

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/facing-financial-issues-illinois-hospital-shutters-lays-off-hundreds-of-workers/ar-AA21Cz5L?cvid=69ec2ff1899145a5b40b386714df05b5&ocid=DELLDHP

German manufacturer Gerresheimer Glass Inc. will close its Illinois facility. This action will lead to 172 worker layoffs. The layoffs are set for September 30. Production will shift to plants in Italy and India. The company aims to reduce costs and improve performance.

Chicago Heights, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/manufacturing/2026/04/26/illinois-loses-manufacturing-business-and-employees-to-be-laid-off/89773546007/

The CTA is implementing a new security strategy for its transit system. The agency recently laid off 159 contracted security guards. These guards were employed through Monterrey Security. Funding previously allocated to these guards will now be directed to sworn officers and other security resources. This shift aims to enhance safety for both riders and staff.

Chicago, Illinois

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/cta-prioritizes-safety-with-new-measures-despite-layoffs/

Illinois Central School Bus will close three facilities in Illinois. Over 250 employees will be laid off across these sites. Lost contracts are cited as the reason for these closures. Layoffs are scheduled to occur between May and June. A law firm is investigating potential violations of the WARN Act regarding notice periods.

Joliet, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/04/18/illinois-company-to-shut-down-three-locations-after-losing-contracts/89643067007/

Illinois experienced only slight job growth last year. Its unemployment rate remained among the highest nationwide. In January, 319,000 Illinoisans sought work without success. The state added 7,900 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026. This 0.13% increase was below the national average.

Illinois

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-posted-slow-job-growth-last-year/

Nearly 1,100 mass layoffs were reported statewide in Illinois for March. The majority of these job cuts occurred in Cook County. Heartland Human Care Services announced 192 layoffs due to federal funding cuts. Saks Fifth Avenue also announced 101 cuts with its Michigan Avenue store closure. Several other companies across various industries also reported significant job reductions.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/march-mass-layoffs-hit-cook-county-hardest/

Trinity Christian College will close at the end of the current school year. This closure will result in 107 employee layoffs. Hundreds of students must transfer to other institutions. The college cited ongoing financial challenges, including declining enrollment and operating deficits. Its board of trustees explored various options but found no sustainable path forward.

Palos Heights, Illinois

https://roysreport.com/es/trinity-christian-college-announces-layoffs-ahead-of-closure/

Dana Incorporated announced it will close its facility in Robinson, Illinois. The company informed employees and local officials via a WARN notice. Approximately 80 employees work at this gasket manufacturing plant. Layoffs are expected to begin in June, with the facility closing in October. This move is part of Dana's corporate restructuring efforts.

Robinson, Illinois

https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/products/supplier-updates/article/15822150/dana-inc-streamlining-operations-illinois-plant-closure

Cars Commerce is laying off 11 percent of its full-time workforce. This action aims to streamline management layers. The company also seeks to reduce overall costs. New CEO Tobi Hartmann began his role in mid-January. These job cuts will be completed early in the second quarter.

https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-cars-commerce-layoffs-0409/

Southwest Airlines reported layoffs in Illinois. The airline will affect 107 workers. The company is ending service at O’Hare International Airport. Service at O'Hare will conclude on June 4. Southwest will still serve the Chicago area from Midway.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/04/09/illinois-warn-report-reveals-layoffs-for-southwest-airlines-at-ohare-international-airport/89504279007/

The Freeport Board of Education unanimously approved a sweeping layoff plan. This decision addresses a significant budget deficit. Fifty-four positions will be cut, including teachers and support staff. These reductions are projected to save about $5.8 million. The district faces an $11 million deficit for fiscal year 2027.

Freeport, Illinois

https://www.wrex.com/community/dozens-out-of-work-after-freeport-school-district-layoffs/article_027a01f0-fa6a-44c0-97b6-cd85ab966f4b.html

Stellantis provided updates on the Belvidere Assembly Plant status. The plant's reopening is now scheduled for June 2028. Stellantis approved $10 million for equipment assessments and electrical substations. Approximately 1,450 members remain on layoff status corporate-wide. The Supplemental Unemployment Benefits fund is currently $702.2 million.

Belvidere, Ill.

https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/layoffs-delays-and-slow-progress-whats-next-for-belvidere-assembly-workers/

Walmart Inc. filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification in Illinois. The company plans to lay off 111 employees. This action is due to the closure of its Matteson facility. Layoffs are expected to begin on May 29. Affected workers may transfer to other Walmart locations.

Matteson, Illinois

https://whatnow.com/chicago/local-news/americas-biggest-retailer-walmart-to-cut-111-jobs-at-matteson-site/

TreeHouse Private Brands Inc. operates a South Beloit facility. The company reported upcoming layoffs to Illinois. It is one of ten companies on the state's list. The Illinois Department of Commerce compiles this monthly list. This reporting is part of the Illinois WARN Act.

Rockford, IL

https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/local/2026/03/31/companies-warn-illinois-workers-of-nearly-4000-layoffs/89386421007/