Layoffs roundup, February 1996
In February 1996, employers filed 13 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 1,860 workers. 12 of the notices were plant closures. Counted by notice date from the WARN lists of the states; each notice links to its source.
Updated Nov 10, 2026
WARN notices
13
Workers affected
1,860
Plant closures
12
Notices and workers affected per month
March 1995 to February 1996
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| March 1995 | 15 | 4,306 |
| April 1995 | 9 | 971 |
| May 1995 | 15 | 2,186 |
| June 1995 | 11 | 1,513 |
| July 1995 | 8 | 2,333 |
| August 1995 | 12 | 3,682 |
| September 1995 | 15 | 16,503 |
| October 1995 | 17 | 2,581 |
| November 1995 | 10 | 2,868 |
| December 1995 | 9 | 2,288 |
| January 1996 | 18 | 3,299 |
| February 1996 | 13 | 1,860 |
By sector
February 1996
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
The 10 notices with the most workers affected
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEAF CANDY | CENTRALIA | IL | 386 | Feb 15, 1996 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC | ARLINGTON HGTS | IL | 350 | Feb 28, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | American Bank Note Company | Chicago | IL | 145 | Feb 9, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | FIRSTAR ILLINOIS REGIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER | Downers Grove | IL | 131 | Feb 29, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | Midwest Mortgage Services, Inc | Villa Park | IL | 122 | Feb 2, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | Usco Distribution Services | Geneva | IL | 116 | Feb 16, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers, Inc | Schaumburg | IL | 111 | Feb 15, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | NURTASWEET KELCO COMPANY | UNIVERSITY PARK | IL | 110 | Feb 29, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers, Inc | Chicago | IL | 106 | Feb 29, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | ARLINGTON MILLS, INC. | ARLINGTON HGTS | IL | 89 | Feb 21, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
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- 2HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC350workers
ClosureARLINGTON HGTS, ILNotice: Feb 28, 1996
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ClosureDowners Grove, ILNotice: Feb 29, 1996
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- 7Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers, Inc111workers
ClosureSchaumburg, ILNotice: Feb 15, 1996
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- 9Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers, Inc106workers
ClosureChicago, ILNotice: Feb 29, 1996
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