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 at its Carol Stream site. These permanent layoffs are slated to begin on October 3rd. A law firm is investigating Essendant for potential WARN Act violations regarding employee notification.
Deerfield, Illinois
https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/employment/2026/09/20/illinois-company-facing-financial-issues-to-lay-off-hundreds-of-workers/91813211007/