Over 100 employees in Illinois will be laid off in the near future.
109 employees at three companies were informed of upcoming job losses due to mass layoffs and branch shutdowns, according to data that is part of the Illinois Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act).
Which companies will be laying people off?
- The Roomplace Furniture and Mattress LLC, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard
- Penske Logistics LLC, 1835 W. Jefferson Ave. Suite 103, Naperville
- Touchpoint Support Services (at Ascension Living St. Anne Place), LLC, 4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford
Reasons for the layoffs:
- The Roomplace Furniture and Mattress is closing a location, affecting 35 employees
- Penske Logistics is laying off 37 employees as part of a mass layoff
- Touchpoint Support Services is laying off 37 employees as part of a mass layoff
What is the WARN Act?
- A WARN layoff is a plant closure or mass layoff, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Employers must notify the state when they plan to lay off workers
- In August 2025, 10 businesses reported layoffs affecting about 1,000 Illinois workers, including financial services companies, janitorial contractors, a senior living community, and a nursing care facility
Monthly WARN reports are available online.