Layoffs in Lake County, Illinois

24 employers in Lake County have filed 26 WARN notices since January 2023, covering 4,043 workers. Largest by workers: Walgreens (847); Aerotek (623); Essendant (510). They were received by the Illinois DCEO on 25 different dates, most recently Aug 3, 2026. The latest notice (510 workers, from Essendant) took effect on Oct 3, 2026.

Last updated
Latest notice
Source
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

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Employer names, worker counts and dates are as reported to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in WARN notices and may be amended by the filer; the Department says some information could not be verified at publication and issues revised reports. Employers who believe a listing is inaccurate can email editor@moneytrackerdaily.com with the company name and received date.

Summary

WARN notices26
Workers affected4,043
Closures172,252 workers; the rest are layoffs
Received datesFeb 2023 – Aug 2026
Largest notice623Aerotek, Feb 13, 2023

All 26 notices

Newest first. Employer names and worker counts are as filed with the state; each notice links to the state's official listing (Illinois WARN reports), which has no page for a single notice.
ReceivedEmployer (as filed)CountySiteWorkersTypeReasonFirst layoffSource
Aug 3, 2026EssendantLake200 tri-State Dr., Lincolnshire, IL 60069510ClosureFinancialOct 3, 2026Listing
Jul 1, 2026Precision Practice ManagementLake1324 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan, IL 6008534ClosureLost ContractJul 1, 2026Listing
Feb 10, 2026WalgreensLake102, 104, 106, 108, 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015416LayoffReorganizationFeb 10, 2026Listing
Nov 7, 2025NSI Industries, LLCLake730 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 6006142ClosureNot ProvidedJan 9, 2026Listing
Nov 5, 2025Consolidated Hospitality SuppliesLake544 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 300 3200 N Skokie Highway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Lake Bluff, IL 60044Not statedClosureFinancialJan 4, 2026Listing
Aug 15, 2025Capital One FinancialLake2500 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015215LayoffFinancial RestructureOct 17, 2025Listing
May 2, 2025Bristol Myers SquibbLake1930 & 1950 Innovation Way 1900 & 1940 USG Dr., Libertyville, Il 60048133LayoffNot ProvidedJul 1, 2025Listing
Jan 28, 2025Manpower Group US, Inc.Lake1325 Ensell Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 6004746LayoffLost ContractMar 28, 2025Listing
Jul 8, 2024Parker Hannifin CorporationLake595 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069114ClosureConsolidation Relocation Weakened DemandOct 4, 2024Listing
Jun 27, 2024Jelly Belly Candy CompanyLake1501 Morrow Ave., North Chicago, IL 6006466ClosureNot ProvidedOct 11, 2024Listing
Jun 19, 2024HN PrecisionLake601 N. Skokie Highway, Lake Bluff, IL 60044104ClosureFaltering CompanyAug 30, 2024Listing
Jun 17, 2024Xellia Pharmaceutical USA LLCLake2150 E. Lake Cook Rd. Suite 1015, Buffalo Grove, IL 6008932ClosureSold BusinessAug 17, 2024Listing
Mar 22, 2024Schuler Scholar ProgramLake100 Tri-State International Suite 125, Lincolnshire, IL 6006983ClosureNot ProvidedMay 24, 2024Listing
Feb 7, 2024Kerry, Inc.Lake635 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 6004755ClosureNot ProvidedApr 6, 2024Listing
Jan 24, 2024Midmark CorporationLake1001 Asbury Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 6008953ClosureCeasing all ProductionMar 29, 2024Listing
Jan 18, 2024Discover Financial ServicesLake2500 Lake Cook Rd., Riverwoods, IL 60015108LayoffBusiness SlowdownMar 18, 2024Listing
Dec 14, 2023Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.Lake1 Corporate Dr., Suite 360, Lake Zurich, IL 60047212LayoffNot ProvidedFeb 16, 2024Listing
Oct 17, 2023Becton, Dickinson and CompanyLake75 North Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 6006172ClosureSold Business AssetsDec 17, 2023Listing
Sep 29, 2023Sodexo, Inc. (at Lake Forest Academy)Lake1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 6004543ClosureLost ContractDec 31, 2023Listing
Aug 18, 2023CVS HealthLake2100 E. Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089161Mass LayoffNot ProvidedOct 21, 2023Listing
Jul 25, 2023PfizerLake275 North Field Dr., Lake Forest, IL 6004569LayoffRestructuringSep 25, 2023Listing
May 23, 2023WalgreensLake108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015431LayoffReorganizationJul 23, 2023Listing
Apr 10, 2023AmeriMark Interactive, LLCLake200 Tri State International, Lincolnshire, IL 60069212ClosureFinancialApr 10, 2023Listing
Feb 22, 2023Akorn Operating Company LLCLake5605 CenterPoint Court, Suite B, Gurnee, IL 60031169ClosureBankruptcyFeb 23, 2023Listing
Feb 22, 2023Akorn Operating Company LLCLake50 Lakeview Parkway, #112, Vernon Hills, IL 6006140ClosureBankruptcyFeb 23, 2023Listing
Feb 13, 2023Aerotek (at Abbott Laboratories)Lake605 Tri-State Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031623ClosureCompleted Assigned ProjectJan 30, 2023Listing

By employer

The 10 with the most workers affected.
EmployerNoticesWorkers
Walgreens2847
Aerotek1623
Essendant1510
Capital One Financial1215
AmeriMark Interactive1212
Dovenmuehle Mortgage1212
Akorn Operating Company2209
CVS Health1161
Bristol Myers Squibb1133
Parker Hannifin1114

By reason

The 10 with the most workers affected.
ReasonNoticesWorkers
Reorganization2847
Not Provided7752
Financial3722
Completed Assigned Project1623
Financial Restructure1215
Bankruptcy2209
Lost Contract3123
Consolidation Relocation Weakened Demand1114
Business Slowdown1108
Faltering Company1104

Methodology

Source
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity — monthly WARN reports (Illinois workNet)
What is included
Every Illinois WARN notice we have stored for this county, from all years collected, not only the current one. Totals are calculated by us from the notices.
Last updated
Oct 7, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
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CSV of the notices on this page
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Money Tracker Daily, "Layoffs in Lake County, Illinois", updated October 7, 2026, https://moneytrackerdaily.com/trackers/layoffs/illinois/county/lake. Data: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, monthly WARN reports (Illinois workNet).

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