Illinois Wholesale Distributor Essendant Plans Nearly 650 State Layoffs, ~1,300 Total Across Six States
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 20, 2026
Essendant Co., an office supply wholesaler headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, has filed WARN Act notices indicating it will permanently lay off 510 workers at its Lincolnshire facility and 134 at its Carol Stream site on October 3, 2026. The company is shedding approximately 1,300 jobs across six states in total. Chicago-based class action firm Strauss Borelli PLLC is investigating whether Essendant violated WARN Act requirements by failing to provide adequate advance notice. The mass layoff signals significant disruption in the wholesale distribution sector and may open placement opportunities for displaced workers in the Illinois market.
Related stories
The Walt Disney Company is laying off approximately 300 employees in its latest restructuring round, primarily affecting technology and human…
A federal judge approved a five-year settlement clearing the way for Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros…
The University of Utah's Academic Senate addressed two major workforce changes: a projected 5–15% reduction in staff positions, with final decisions…
Disney has conducted three rounds of layoffs in 2026, affecting marketing, Pixar (at least 116–150 employees), ABC News, and ESPN, with a broader…