In December 2025, Illinois experienced 683 mass layoffs. Chicago's collar counties saw nearly half of these job cuts. APL Logistics and S&S Active were the largest contributors to these job losses. APL Logistics cited plant closures; S&S Active cited consolidation. Most December layoffs stemmed from complete business closures.
Illinois
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/apl-logistics-ss-active-both-see-mass-layoffs/