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Elkay Plumbing Products to Shut Down Savanna Factory
Elkay Plumbing Products announced the closure of its Savanna, Illinois factory in Spring 2025, cutting 135 jobs. The decision, driven by manufacturing consolidation and cost pressures, delivers a major economic blow to the small rural community and highlights broader trends in U.S. industrial restructuring.

Air Wisconsin Layoffs at O'Hare: Over 200 Airline Jobs Cut Amid Restructuring
In early 2025, Air Wisconsin laid off over 200 employees at Chicago O’Hare International Airport due to operational restructuring and changes in airline partnerships. The job cuts reflect broader industry challenges facing regional carriers amid shifting contracts, rising costs, and labor shortages.

McCormick Place Layoffs: Oak View Group Cuts Jobs After Losing Venue Contract
Oak View Group announced layoffs at McCormick Place in Chicago after losing its venue management contract in April 2025. The job cuts impacted event and hospitality staff, highlighting the risks tied to vendor transitions in the convention industry and their ripple effects on local economies.