Illinois store closures — July 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 363 verified closure events in Illinois in 2026, including 95 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: July 4, 2026
363
tracked events (2026)
95
WARN filings
7
new this week
10+
cities affected
top cities shown below
By event type
- Closure286
- Bankruptcy51
- Layoff18
- Conversion / Sale4
- Restructuring3
- Other1
Top sectors
- Restaurants & Bars51
- Apparel & Fashion23
- Pharmacy23
- Home & Furniture21
- Manufacturing / Industrial19
Chains closing in Illinois
- Walgreens19
- GameStop17
- Value City Furniture10
- Guzman y Gomez9
- Mariano's6
- Red Robin4
- Family Dollar4
- On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina4
- Saks OFF 5th4
- Prairie Eye Center4
Top Illinois cities
- Chicago67
- Springfield11
- Naperville10
- McHenry8
- Rockford7
- Decatur6
- Orland Park5
- Schaumburg5
- Evanston5
- Bloomington4
Illinois closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in Illinois?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 363 verified closure events in Illinois in 2026, including 95 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-07-04.
- Which cities in Illinois have the most closures?
- The Illinois cities with the most tracked closures are Chicago, Springfield, and Naperville. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in Illinois?
- Chains with the most tracked Illinois closures include Walgreens, GameStop, and Value City Furniture. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
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