Illinoislayoffs & closures
There are 2,588 WARN layoff filings on record in Illinois, cutting 427,577 jobs, hardest-hit in Chicago. The most recent was filed Jul 15, 2026. Every entry comes straight from Illinois's official WARN Act registry.
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Largest layoffs in Illinois
Illinois layoffs by industry
Hardest-hit cities in Illinois
Questions
The largest current Illinois WARN filings are listed above, led by BlackBerry Corporation (12,700 roles). The list updates as new filings land with the state.
Yes, under the federal WARN Act, employers must give 60 days' notice before a mass layoff or site closure, filed with the state. Some states add their own mini-WARN rules with lower thresholds. Every notice on this page is one of those filings.
23 Illinois filings have landed in the last 90 days; the most recent is dated Jul 15, 2026. New filings appear automatically.