Layoffs roundup, April 1997
In April 1997, employers filed 7 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 2,048 workers. 5 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
7
Workers affected
2,048
Plant closures
5
Notices and workers affected per month
May 1996 to April 1997
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| May 1996 | 14 | 1,528 |
| June 1996 | 10 | 1,522 |
| July 1996 | 13 | 2,260 |
| August 1996 | 9 | 1,565 |
| September 1996 | 10 | 1,657 |
| October 1996 | 11 | 1,662 |
| November 1996 | 9 | 2,636 |
| December 1996 | 8 | 1,414 |
| January 1997 | 11 | 1,964 |
| February 1997 | 12 | 1,762 |
| March 1997 | 10 | 2,481 |
| April 1997 | 7 | 2,048 |
By sector
April 1997
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 7, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
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| 1 | CARADCO | RANTOUL | IL | 1,031 | Apr 4, 1997 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | MATSUSHITA MICROWAVE OVEN CORP | FRANKLIN PARK | IL | 300 | Apr 25, 1997 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | DEPT.OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | CHICAGO | IL | 230 | Apr 2, 1997 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | MONTGOMERY WARD & CO | FRANKLIN PARK | IL | 180 | Apr 23, 1997 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | Rock-Tenn Company | MUNDELEIN | IL | 160 | Apr 18, 1997 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | RR DONNELLEY LOGISTICS SERVICES | SUMMIT | IL | 90 | Apr 4, 1997 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | BORDEN CHEMICAL INC. | FOREST PARK | IL | 57 | Apr 30, 1997 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
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ClosureFRANKLIN PARK, ILNotice: Apr 25, 1997
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ClosureCHICAGO, ILNotice: Apr 2, 1997
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