Nearly 500 workers across Illinois to be laid off, WARN Act shows

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Original Load Date Jan. 26, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 26, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nearly-500-workers-across-illinois-to-be-laid-off-warn-act-shows/3881768/

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Nearly 500 workers spanning a range of industries are set to be laid off across statewide, a recent spreadsheet from the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining [ (WARN) Act ][1] revealed. A total of 488 employees were given layoff notices in [ December, ][2] according to the Illinois Department ...