Education Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 53 education WARN Act layoff notices affecting 7,715 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
53
Total Notices
7,715
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Education Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Acero Charter Schools | 9 | 438 |
| Illinois Department of Human Services | 4 | 1,903 |
| Computer Systems Institute | 3 | 172 |
| Lincoln College | 2 | 295 |
| Prospect Airport Services | 2 | 1,261 |
| Alltran Education | 2 | 185 |
| Unext | 2 | 143 |
| Trinity Christian College | 1 | 107 |
| Aspira | 1 | 57 |
| Strategix Mangement | 1 | 91 |
| Lake Land College | 1 | 105 |
| Oak Point University | 1 | 88 |
| The Hope Learning Academy Chicago | 1 | 53 |
| Follett | 1 | 120 |
| Lincoln University | 1 | 259 |
Education Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 23 | 2,576 |
| Oak Brook | 2 | 122 |
| Woodridge | 2 | 249 |
| Lincoln | 2 | 518 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 479 |
| Rockford | 2 | 237 |
| Tinley Park | 2 | 1,431 |
| Deerfield | 2 | 143 |
| Palos Heights | 1 | 107 |
| Joliet | 1 | 91 |
| Mattoon | 1 | 105 |
| Normal | 1 | 36 |
| Aurora | 1 | 148 |
| Landmark Road | 1 | 9 |
| Belleville | 1 | 84 |
Latest Education Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights | 107 | Closure | 2026-03-20 |
| Aspira | Chicago | 57 | Closure | 2026-03-06 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 33 | Closure | 2025-10-01 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 29 | Closure | 2025-10-01 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 26 | Closure | 2025-10-01 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 27 | Closure | 2025-10-01 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 37 | Closure | 2025-10-01 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 152 | Closure | 2025-10-01 |
| Strategix Mangement | Joliet | 91 | Closure | 2025-06-02 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 58 | Closure | 2025-04-07 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 18 | Closure | 2025-04-03 |
| Acero Charter Schools | Chicago | 58 | Closure | 2025-04-03 |
| Lake Land College | Mattoon | 105 | Closure | 2024-05-31 |
| Oak Point University | Oak Brook | 88 | Closure | 2024-04-04 |
| The Hope Learning Academy Chicago | Chicago | 53 | Closure | 2023-05-12 |
| Follett | Woodridge | 120 | Layoff | 2022-09-22 |
| Lincoln College | Normal | 36 | Closure | 2022-04-13 |
| Lincoln College | Lincoln | 259 | Closure | 2022-04-12 |
| Lincoln University | Lincoln | 259 | Closure | 2022-03-30 |
| Sequel Youth and Family Services | Aurora | 148 | Closure | 2021-05-26 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many education layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 53 education WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 7,715 workers.
Which education companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: Acero Charter Schools, Illinois Department of Human Services, Computer Systems Institute, Lincoln College, Prospect Airport Services.
What cities in Illinois have the most education layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Chicago, Oak Brook, Woodridge, Lincoln, Jacksonville.
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