Manufacturing Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 1,270 manufacturing WARN Act layoff notices affecting 203,970 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
1,270
Total Notices
203,970
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Manufacturing Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Motorola | 13 | 4,988 |
| Caterpillar | 7 | 2,102 |
| Treasure Island Foods | 7 | 486 |
| Menasha Packaging | 6 | 418 |
| Methode Technical Components | 6 | 799 |
| Kraft Foods | 6 | 1,100 |
| Tangent Technologies | 5 | 900 |
| Leggett & Platt | 5 | 639 |
| Solo Cup | 5 | 921 |
| Levolor Home Fashions | 5 | 500 |
| Apac Customer Services | 5 | 631 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings | 4 | 381 |
| John Deere | 4 | 927 |
| Parker Hannifin | 4 | 382 |
| U.S. Steel | 4 | 3,249 |
Manufacturing Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 191 | 26,486 |
| Elk Grove Village | 34 | 4,041 |
| Rockford | 32 | 4,882 |
| Franklin Park | 23 | 2,468 |
| Elgin | 23 | 1,594 |
| Belvidere | 21 | 11,649 |
| Des Plaines | 21 | 2,710 |
| Aurora | 20 | 2,692 |
| Decatur | 15 | 3,684 |
| Wheeling | 15 | 1,340 |
| Bensenville | 15 | 1,301 |
| Bedford Park | 14 | 1,751 |
| Buffalo Grove | 14 | 1,568 |
| Bolingbrook | 13 | 1,674 |
| Melrose Park | 12 | 1,556 |
Latest Manufacturing Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Web Press | Itasca | 92 | Closure | 2026-09-16 |
| Charles Industries | Rantoul | 75 | Closure | 2026-09-16 |
| Ametek | Bloomingdale | 63 | Layoff | 2026-09-01 |
| Tyson Foods | Hillsdale | 2,495 | Closure | 2026-08-13 |
| INEOS Styrolution America | Channahon | 94 | Closure | 2026-07-02 |
| Simon Bros. Bakery | Skokie | 89 | Closure | 2026-06-30 |
| Techmer PM | Elk Grove Village | 68 | Closure | 2026-06-26 |
| Eklind Tool | Franklin Park | 112 | Closure | 2026-06-10 |
| Grocery Delivery E - Services USA | Burr Ridge | 254 | Closure | 2026-05-18 |
| Gerresheimer Glass | Chicago Heights | 172 | Closure | 2026-04-13 |
| Dana | Robinson | 78 | Closure | 2026-04-10 |
| Millwood | Melrose Park | 112 | - | 2026-03-20 |
| Millwood | Melrose Park | 112 | Closure | 2026-03-03 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US | Streamwood | 65 | Closure | 2026-02-26 |
| First Brands Group | McHenry | 389 | Closure | 2026-02-03 |
| First Brands Group (Champion Laboratories | West Chicago | 642 | - | 2026-02-02 |
| Alton Steel | Alton | 253 | Closure | 2026-01-27 |
| First Brands Group Holdings | Albion | 642 | Closure | 2026-01-15 |
| Microplastics | Saint Charles | 86 | Layoff | 2025-12-19 |
| Adare Pharmaceuticals | Aurora | 21 | Closure | 2025-12-01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many manufacturing layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 1,270 manufacturing WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 203,970 workers.
Which manufacturing companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: Motorola, Caterpillar, Treasure Island Foods, Menasha Packaging, Methode Technical Components.
What cities in Illinois have the most manufacturing layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Chicago, Elk Grove Village, Rockford, Franklin Park, Elgin.
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