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 its Franklin Park plant, resulting in 112 job losses. Saddle Creek Logistics Services plans to lay off 78 employees at its Edwardsville facility. Republic National Distributing Company is shutting down two sites, affecting 280 workers due to funding issues. Additionally, Optum Services will close its divvyDose pharmacy in Moline, leading to 98 layoffs.
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