Hundreds of Chicago-area workers are set to be laid off in the coming weeks, according to a new report from the state.

Data from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity showed that as of the end of July, more than 400 layoffs were expected to take place by the end of the year, many in September alone.

The figures were reported under terms of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which requires companies with more than 75 employees to provide 60 days or more of notice for planned layoffs.

The July report showed a mass layoff for LSC Communications in Bolingbrook scheduled to begin on Sept. 5 and continue through Oct. 13. In total, 180 positions will be lost.

Remaining layoffs were reported for the food service contractor Compass Group, canned fruits

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