WARN Act filings affecting workers in Chicago, Illinois.
Last updated: Mar 09, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Chicago, IL has recorded 43 WARN filings affecting 4,518 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is American Institute of Research, with 109 workers affected. Filing dates range from Aug 30, 2024 through Dec 22, 2025.
If your employer filed a WARN notice affecting workers in Chicago, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with your state workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers.
Apply online at your state workforce agency. You may be eligible before your last day.
Losing employer-sponsored coverage qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
You may be able to temporarily continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, though you'll pay the full premium.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
All data on this site is sourced from official WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.
| Company | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Insurance 222 S Riverside Plaza |
37 | 2026-03-31 | 2025-12-22 | |
| CVS Health 30 W Monroe St., Ste 1200 |
219 | 2026-01-09 | 2025-11-07 | |
| Norvax 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1750 |
487 | 2026-01-02 | 2025-11-03 | |
| Fervalue USA 750 E 110th St. |
72 | 2026-01-01 | 2025-10-08 | |
| Fervalue USA 750 E 110th St. |
29 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-08 | |
| Virgin Hotels Chicago 203 N Wabash Ave. |
180 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-10-03 | |
| Acero Charter Schools (at five Chicago elementary schools) 2845 W. Barry Ave. 5135 S. California Ave. 1641 W. 16th St. 2510 W. Cortez St. 2744 W. Pershing Rd. |
152 | 2026-06-10 | 2025-10-01 | |
| Chartwells at DePaul University 2250 N Sheffield Ave. |
138 | 2025-11-30 | 2025-10-01 | |
| Industrial Container Services 3201 S. Millard Ave. |
168 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-09-30 | |
| Carolina Therapeutic Services 2715 N. Central Ave. 56 E. 47th 3801 W. North Ave. |
27 | 2025-09-26 | 2025-09-26 |
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