Retail Layoffs in Illinois
Tracking 493 retail WARN Act layoff notices affecting 64,234 workers in Illinois. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
493
Total Notices
64,234
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Data updated
Top Companies — Retail Layoffs in Illinois
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| K Mart | 39 | 3,755 |
| Kmart | 36 | 2,802 |
| Walmart | 23 | 3,454 |
| Montgomery Ward | 22 | 4,466 |
| The Bon | 20 | 2,625 |
| Sears | 19 | 3,928 |
| Eagle Foods | 17 | 881 |
| Dominick's Finer Foods & Safeway | 15 | 7,125 |
| Supervalu Holdings | 11 | 1,593 |
| Amazon | 10 | 1,545 |
| K's Merchandise | 10 | 2,629 |
| Sandra Holdings | 8 | 562 |
| Best Buy | 8 | 545 |
| Savers | 8 | 442 |
| Walgreens | 7 | 1,732 |
Retail Layoffs by City in Illinois
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 95 | 13,340 |
| Schaumburg | 10 | 794 |
| Rockford | 10 | 824 |
| Peoria | 10 | 1,153 |
| Naperville | 9 | 945 |
| Downers Grove | 9 | 795 |
| Hoffman Estates | 9 | 3,647 |
| Lombard | 8 | 888 |
| Springfield | 8 | 756 |
| Joliet | 7 | 721 |
| Woodridge | 6 | 510 |
| Matteson | 6 | 648 |
| Deerfield | 6 | 1,412 |
| Arlington Heights | 6 | 558 |
| Melrose Park | 6 | 844 |
Latest Retail Layoff Notices in Illinois
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom | Lombard | 101 | Closure | 2026-08-07 |
| Niagara Bottling | Woodridge | 57 | Closure | 2026-07-15 |
| Walmart | Matteson | 111 | Closure | 2026-03-27 |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Chicago | 101 | Closure | 2026-03-06 |
| H&M Fashion USA | Chicago | 181 | Layoff | 2026-02-20 |
| Walgreens | Chicago | 52 | Layoff | 2026-02-10 |
| Walgreens | Deerfield | 416 | Layoff | 2026-02-10 |
| Kroger | Maywood | 72 | Closure | 2026-01-30 |
| Amazon | Bloomingdale | 132 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Naperville | 132 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Arlington Heights | 132 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Tinley Park | 170 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Naperville | 118 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | North Riverside | 155 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Norridge | 173 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Oak Lawn | 220 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Morton Grove | 179 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Amazon | Schaumburg | 134 | Closure | 2026-01-28 |
| Kroger | Maywood | 72 | Closure | 2025-11-16 |
| Winston Brands | Melrose Park | 90 | Closure | 2025-10-23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many retail layoffs have occurred in Illinois?
There have been 493 retail WARN Act layoff notices in Illinois, affecting 64,234 workers.
Which retail companies have had the most layoffs in Illinois?
The top companies are: K Mart, Kmart, Walmart, Montgomery Ward, The Bon.
What cities in Illinois have the most retail layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Chicago, Schaumburg, Rockford, Peoria, Naperville.
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