Rockford, IL has recorded 5 WARN filings affecting 672 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is Gunite and KIC, with 327 workers affected. Of these, 2 involved facility closures and 1 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Oct 18, 2024 through Jun 30, 2026. Gunite and KIC accounts for 49% of affected workers in Rockford. Rockford represents 2% of Illinois workers affected by WARN filings in this period.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
672
Filings
5
Companies Affected
4
Share of Illinois
2%
of 325 state filings
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 28/mo

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About This Data

Data on this site comes from WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Where a state does not publish a usable list, filings come from a third-party compilation and are marked on each row. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

Rockford Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyTypeWorkersEffectiveRecorded
Sunrise Transportation
5235 26th Ave.
Layoff 204 2026-08-30
Recorded: 2026-06-30
2026-06-30
TouchPoint Support Services
4405 Highcrest Rd.
37 2025-10-01
Recorded: 2025-09-12
2025-09-12
Gunite and KIC
302 Peoples Ave.
Closure 327 2025-01-17
Recorded: 2024-11-18
2024-11-18
International Paper
2100 23rd Ave.
104 2024-12-18
Recorded: 2024-10-18
2024-10-18

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