Aspira Inc. of Illinois, a Chicago-based nonprofit educational and youth development organization, confirmed plans to lay off 57 employees. A WARN notice filed on March 6 stated that the layoffs at ASPIRA are expected to begin on April 3, 2026.
Aspira Inc. of Illinois WARN Notice Confirms 57 Chicago Layoffs
Aspira Inc. of Illinois has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) with the state officials. In the WARN notice filed on March 6, the organization has confirmed the layoffs and closure of its two Chicago facilities.
According to the notice, the job cuts will affect staff at two campuses located at 3013 N. Monticello Avenue and 3986 W. Barry Avenue in Chicago.
The layoffs will affect 57 employees, including teachers, administrators, and support staff. The first phase of layoffs is scheduled to begin on April 3, 2026.
The WARN Act is a federal law that was enacted in 1988 to provide protection and support to employees during unemployment. The law states that employers with more than 100 employees are required to give a 60-day advance notice. It also has additional information about the expected date of the layoffs.
In this case, the filing confirms that more than 50 employees at the two Chicago school locations will be affected starting in early April.
About Aspira Inc. of Illinois
Aspira Inc. of Illinois was founded in 1968 to support education and leadership development among Puerto Rican and Latino youth communities. The nonprofit organization operates charter schools and youth and leadership development programs across Chicago.
Over the decades, with its network of schools and initiatives, Aspira has served more than thousands of students.
With the closure of the Monticello Avenue and Barry Avenue locations, the organization is preparing for a difficult transition. The Aspira Inc. of Illinois facility closures will impact both staff and the school community.
