Panduit will lay off 162 employees at its DeKalb warehouse, a reduction from the previously announced 178. This action is part of a larger shift of warehouse operations from Illinois to Indiana. The company plans to support affected workers with... — read more 

Continental Web Press is closing its Illinois plant, resulting in the permanent layoff of 92 employees. The company cited financial reasons for the closure. This marks the end of operations for a business that has been serving clients since 1973. The... — read more 

Medline Industries is reducing its workforce by 304 employees. These layoffs are intended to streamline company operations. Most affected positions are in corporate roles. The company is also exiting its hospital bed business. This move comes as the... — read more 

John Deere is bringing back over 275 laid-off employees and hiring more than 400 new workers across several states. This action aims to meet current customer demands and prepare for upcoming labor discussions. The company has recalled all previously... — read more 

DSV Contract Logistics, LLC will lay off 175 employees from its Edwardsville facility. These permanent layoffs are scheduled to begin on December 5th. The company cited a lost contract as the reason for the workforce reduction. A DSV spokesperson... — read more 

Success Lending, LLC is ceasing operations and will lay off 121 employees in November. The company's owners made a mutual decision to wind down the joint venture. This action affects 21 Illinois workers and 100 out-of-state employees. eXp World... — read more 

Former employees of Simon Brothers Bakery are claiming their recent layoffs were conducted illegally. The workers allege the company failed to provide the legally required 60-day notice for mass layoffs. Many employees who had dedicated decades of... — read more 

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has presented a $9.69 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She is utilizing financial reserves and long-term cushions to prevent any job cuts or new tax increases. Preckwinkle described this as her most... — read more 

BFG Supply Company is laying off 35 employees at its Danville facility. These permanent job cuts are scheduled to begin in late October or early November. The company and its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August. BFG Supply owes... — read more 

Illinois-based Essendant is set to lay off approximately 1,300 employees across six states. Nearly 650 of these job cuts will occur at two facilities within Illinois. The company plans to eliminate 510 positions at its Lincolnshire location and 134... — read more 

Concerns over unsanitary conditions have emerged in a suburban school district following the dismissal of union janitorial staff. Teachers and parents report overflowing garbage, dirty bathrooms, and a lack of basic supplies. State lawmakers are now... — read more 

A labor union has initiated legal action to prevent planned service cuts and job losses at a state-run facility. AFSCME Council 31 filed a lawsuit alleging violations of Illinois laws concerning health facility changes and access to mental health... — read more 

Teachers, parents, and former custodians voiced strong opposition to District 130's recent decision to lay off its custodial staff and hire a new contractor. Concerns were raised about deteriorating school conditions, including reports of unsanitary... — read more 

A former Grubhub employee created a talent network after being laid off. This network lists hundreds of former employees seeking new employment opportunities. The tracker helps recruiters find candidates with specific skills and backgrounds. Many... — read more 

The Belleville News-Democrat has significantly reduced its newsroom staff due to nationwide layoffs at its parent company, McClatchy. At least four journalists were let go, leaving only the executive editor and two reporters. This move is part of... — read more 

Columbia College Chicago has eliminated two career advisor positions as part of recent staff layoffs. The Career Center will continue to offer its full range of services to students. Leadership team members will now assist with advising, leveraging... — read more 

The Illinois Department of Labor has initiated an investigation into Essendant following a complaint concerning the state's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. This inquiry will examine whether proper notice was given to employees and... — read more 

CJ Logistics America is shutting down its University Park facility this fall. This closure will result in the layoff of 89 employees. The job cuts will occur in stages starting in September and continuing through October. The company did not respond... — read more 

D&H Distributing Company is relocating its Midwest distribution hub to Indiana. This move will lead to the layoff of nearly 70 employees in Illinois. The new Indiana hub is scheduled to begin operations on September 8th. Shipping operations and... — read more 

A suburban Chicago school district has laid off all 31 of its custodians. The district is implementing temporary cleaning measures until a new provider starts next week. Union representatives and some parents have raised concerns about the... — read more 

Uber is implementing a significant workforce reduction, impacting over 300 employees in its Chicago office. This move is part of a broader company strategy to decrease its overall workforce by 10%. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi cited the need for... — read more 

Illinois state lawmakers expressed surprise and dismay upon learning of the impending closure of a Tyson Foods facility. The decision will result in thousands of job losses for the local community. Officials are now focusing on strategies to support... — read more 

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