LIV Golf has terminated the employment of most of its staff due to the withdrawal of financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This action follows previous indications to employees about upcoming layoffs and a formal WARN Act... — read more 

TV Hardware Distribution will close its Chicago office, impacting over 100 employees. The company is consolidating operations into its Indiana headquarters. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in October and continue into January. This move aims to... — read more 

United Auto Workers members at John Deere will vote on a proposed two-year contract extension this Sunday. The agreement aims to provide stability for both the company and its employees. Details of the proposed contract have not been fully disclosed... — read more 

Illinois Tech recently laid off 160 faculty and staff members due to a significant budget shortfall. This reduction has raised alarms among former employees and local leaders regarding its impact on community engagement and programming. A popular... — read more 

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Distributor Essendant has warned of a possible business shutdown, impacting at least 1,100 employees through impending layoffs. The company is actively exploring asset sales and seeking new capital to avert liquidation. These significant job cuts... — read more 

Weeks after its acquisition by Alden Global Capital, the Daily Herald has begun implementing layoffs. Several editorial department employees, including the executive editor, received termination notices. These cuts are reportedly a cost-cutting... — read more 

SCR Medical Transportation is implementing significant layoffs affecting 241 employees. This decision stems from the expiration of a decade-long contract with Pace Suburban Bus for call center services. The contract was rebid to a different company... — read more 

Chicago Public Schools has announced that all previously planned layoffs are rescinded due to an amended budget incorporating increased state funding. District leadership expressed confidence in meeting payroll and opening schools on schedule. This... — read more 

Portillo's has implemented significant layoffs at its Oak Brook headquarters. The restaurant chain reduced its corporate and field management staff by 18%. This decision was described as a "strategic reset" by the company. The layoffs affected 140... — read more 

Employees, union leaders, and local officials gathered to protest planned layoffs and service cuts at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. The state intends to eliminate approximately 250 jobs, a program for individuals with... — read more 

Several companies are implementing significant workforce reductions across Illinois this month, impacting hundreds of employees. Sunrise Transportation is laying off 204 workers due to a lost school district contract. Eklind Tool Company will close... — read more 

The Illinois Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit against the Cook County Treasurer's office. They allege the office is withholding hundreds of millions in property tax funds meant for public schools. This alleged failure to disburse funds has... — read more 

Illinois Institute of Technology is implementing significant layoffs affecting 160 employees. This decision stems from declining enrollment numbers and ongoing financial challenges. The university is undergoing a restructuring process to address... — read more 

The Chicago Board of Education voted to reject a proposed budget that would have resulted in over 1,000 layoffs. Instead, the board approved a revised plan contingent on $150 million in uncommitted state funding. Board members supporting the... — read more 

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting educators from Chicago. This initiative comes as Chicago Public Schools prepares to lay off hundreds of staff members. The Wisconsin district aims to hire 200 teachers and paraprofessionals. They are... — read more 

Governor Pritzker addressed recent staff reductions at the Choate Mental Health Center. He stated these layoffs are a direct result of relocating developmentally disabled residents to improved facilities. Consequently, the need for staff at the... — read more 

The state of Illinois is implementing a plan to lay off employees and relocate patients from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reform care for individuals with intellectual and... — read more 

The state of Illinois is reducing operations at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. This decision will lead to significant job losses in southern Illinois. Residential units for intellectual and developmental disabilities will close by... — read more 

Chicago Teachers Union members are actively protesting a proposed budget that includes nearly 2,000 layoffs and a shortened school year. Speakers at a recent budget hearing overwhelmingly voiced opposition to these cuts, highlighting the negative... — read more 

A law firm is investigating West Suburban Medical Center for potential violations of the WARN Act. The hospital recently announced a mass layoff affecting 589 employees. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before... — read more 

Techmer PM will lay off 68 employees at its Elk Grove Village facility. The layoffs are scheduled to occur on September 30. The company did not disclose the reason for these permanent job reductions. Techmer PM acquired Colors for Plastics, the... — read more 

CDW has recently conducted layoffs as part of an organizational restructuring. The company stated these changes are intended to sharpen operating discipline and reinvest in high-growth opportunities. This move aligns with CDW's AI-first initiative... — read more 

Capital One Financial is implementing further workforce reductions in Illinois. The company plans to eliminate at least 276 positions. These layoffs are part of a financial restructuring and integration process. Affected employees work at the... — read more 

Walgreens Boots Alliance is now under private equity ownership following a significant acquisition. The company is implementing aggressive cost-cutting measures, including widespread layoffs and store closures. This strategic shift aims to streamline... — read more 

Several major employers in the Peoria area are actively recruiting for well-compensated positions. The Journal Star is highlighting these opportunities, focusing on roles that offer significant pay, influence, and engagement. These featured jobs... — read more 

The U.S. Forest Service has terminated over 3,000 employees nationwide. Twelve of these former employees are from the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois. These layoffs are causing disorientation and a feeling of diminished purpose among... — read more 

Sprout Social is reducing its staff by approximately 20%, impacting around 260 employees. This decision stems from significant changes in the software industry driven by artificial intelligence. The company has recently focused on integrating AI into... — read more 

Educators and families are protesting significant funding delays impacting Chicago Public Schools. They highlight a $5 billion state deficit and $400 million in unreleased funds. These delays force schools to take out costly loans, diverting money... — read more 

Tom & Jerry's is holding hiring events for former Beef-a-Roo employees. The locally owned restaurant wants to offer these workers a chance to join their team. They are accepting applications and conducting interviews at all four area locations. Owner... — read more 

Chicago Public Schools has announced layoffs to address a significant budget deficit. District leaders stated that these reductions were implemented after exhausting other cost-saving strategies. The layoffs are expected to save approximately $18... — read more 

Optum will close its divvyDOSE pharmacy in Moline, impacting 98 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to occur in August and September. The divvyDOSE pharmacy specializes in sorting prescription medications into pill packs. The company has not yet... — read more 

Employees of Beef-a-Roo received notification of a company-wide layoff effective July 8. All eight locations across Rockford and surrounding areas were reportedly affected, with doors locked and signage indicating closure. The company's website also... — read more 

West Suburban Medical Center issued permanent layoff notices. Approximately 500 furloughed employees are affected. The layoffs are expected to begin on August 31. This action was required under the Illinois WARN Act. The hospital's future remains... — read more 

Ideal US Talent Worker OpCo LLC plans significant layoffs. The company will cut 1,395 workers. These layoffs affect five Illinois counties. Restructuring is cited as the reason for the permanent job losses. Affected employees are encouraged to apply... — read more 

Eklind Tool Company will close its Illinois factory. This closure will result in 112 employee layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled for August 10. The company submitted a WARN notice on June 10. Eklind Tool produces specialized items like hex... — read more 

DePaul University eliminated 114 positions. These staff reductions were due to a budget crisis. The university simultaneously pursued H-1B foreign-worker hires. Federal records show DePaul filed 20 Labor Condition Applications. These applications for... — read more 

Vistra Corp. plans to close three power plants in Illinois. These closures will affect 304 employees across the sites. The company cited economic, environmental, and regulatory factors. Layoffs will occur at Newton in October 2027, Kincaid in January... — read more 

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Hawthorne Race Course. This investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Stickney, Illinois. Hawthorne Race Course notified the state of a mass layoff affecting 290 employees on June 3, 2026. The firm... — read more 

Ideal US Talent Systems Worker OpCo LLC is laying off 1,395 Illinois workers. The Minnesota-based company operates a gig worker platform. Layoffs are permanent and began on May 4, continuing through July 2. This action is due to a business... — read more