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For decades, the iconic marble vestibule of the Michael A. Bilandic Building in the Chicago Loop has been home to a beloved holiday tradition of welcoming all the State of Illinois staff, dignitaries, and public the moment they walk through our doors with a festive Christmas tree.
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
For decades, the iconic marble vestibule of the Michael A. Bilandic Building in the Chicago Loop has been home to a beloved holiday tradition of welcoming all the State of Illinois staff, dignitaries, and public the moment they walk through our doors with a festive Christmas tree.
🎄 Elfie the State Elf is busy today lending a hand to Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Kerley at a State of Illinois Career Fair!
Follow us for updates on upcoming career fairs or visit work.illinois.gov to see the latest State of Illinois job openings.
Follow us for updates on upcoming career fairs or visit work.illinois.gov to see the latest State of Illinois job openings.
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🎄 Elfie the State Elf is busy today lending a hand to Chief Administrative Officer Sarah Kerley at a State of Illinois Career Fair!
Follow us for updates on upcoming career fairs or visit work.illinois.gov to see the latest State of Illinois job openings.
Follow us for updates on upcoming career fairs or visit work.illinois.gov to see the latest State of Illinois job openings.
CMS is celebrating excellence at the 2025 STARs Award Ceremony!
Congratulations to our awardees for their exceptional contributions:
Congratulations to our awardees for their exceptional contributions:
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
CMS is celebrating excellence at the 2025 STARs Award Ceremony!
Congratulations to our awardees for their exceptional contributions:
Congratulations to our awardees for their exceptional contributions:
555 W. Monroe St. is welcoming the festive season with a beautifully decorated lobby, bringing holiday cheer to all who walk through our doors. 🎄
We extend our sincere appreciation to the @ilstatepolice.bsky.social officers who keep our building safe every day. Thank you for your service.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the @ilstatepolice.bsky.social officers who keep our building safe every day. Thank you for your service.
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
555 W. Monroe St. is welcoming the festive season with a beautifully decorated lobby, bringing holiday cheer to all who walk through our doors. 🎄
We extend our sincere appreciation to the @ilstatepolice.bsky.social officers who keep our building safe every day. Thank you for your service.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the @ilstatepolice.bsky.social officers who keep our building safe every day. Thank you for your service.
A recent @chicago.suntimes.com story is highlighting the unique and bustling world inside the CMS Surplus Equipment Control Division led by Brent Boesdorfer.
Explore upcoming auctions and discover your next great find with CMS Surplus at ibid.illinois.gov.
chicago.suntimes.com/entertainmen...
Explore upcoming auctions and discover your next great find with CMS Surplus at ibid.illinois.gov.
chicago.suntimes.com/entertainmen...
Tubs of costume jewelry. Laptops. A dump truck. Lots of knives — these items can be yours at the state’s online auction house.
Something in among the junk catches the eye, and now a bidding war is on
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December 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A recent @chicago.suntimes.com story is highlighting the unique and bustling world inside the CMS Surplus Equipment Control Division led by Brent Boesdorfer.
Explore upcoming auctions and discover your next great find with CMS Surplus at ibid.illinois.gov.
chicago.suntimes.com/entertainmen...
Explore upcoming auctions and discover your next great find with CMS Surplus at ibid.illinois.gov.
chicago.suntimes.com/entertainmen...
🏐 CMS team had a great time cheering on the Illini Volleyball team while connecting with future leaders and showcasing career opportunities with the State of Illinois!
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🏐 CMS team had a great time cheering on the Illini Volleyball team while connecting with future leaders and showcasing career opportunities with the State of Illinois!
The 2025 CMS Vendor Summit brought together leaders, innovators, and vendors from across Illinois to strengthen partnerships and expand opportunity.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration.
CMS Vendor Summit 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The 2025 CMS Vendor Summit brought together leaders, innovators, and vendors from across Illinois to strengthen partnerships and expand opportunity.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration.
The 2025 State of IL Vendor Summit brought together vendors, procurement professionals, and State leaders for a day of learning, networking, and growth.
To learn more about doing business with the State of Illinois, visit: cms.illinois.gov/business/pro...
To learn more about doing business with the State of Illinois, visit: cms.illinois.gov/business/pro...
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The 2025 State of IL Vendor Summit brought together vendors, procurement professionals, and State leaders for a day of learning, networking, and growth.
To learn more about doing business with the State of Illinois, visit: cms.illinois.gov/business/pro...
To learn more about doing business with the State of Illinois, visit: cms.illinois.gov/business/pro...
CMS Chief Strategy Officer Corey-Anne Gulkewicz received the National Association of State Chief Administrators’ Gov Operations Champion Award, which honors an individual who demonstrates a passion for effective, efficient, and equitable operations that enhance the customer and citizen experience.
NASCA Award | Innovation In Government CoreyAnne Gulkewicz
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November 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
CMS Chief Strategy Officer Corey-Anne Gulkewicz received the National Association of State Chief Administrators’ Gov Operations Champion Award, which honors an individual who demonstrates a passion for effective, efficient, and equitable operations that enhance the customer and citizen experience.
CMS received National Association of State Chief Administrators’ Innovation in State Government Award for Transformation for its Hiring Process Reform initiative.
This groundbreaking project exemplifies leading practices in State administration, streamlining the hiring process.
This groundbreaking project exemplifies leading practices in State administration, streamlining the hiring process.
NASCA Award | Hiring Process Reform
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October 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
CMS received National Association of State Chief Administrators’ Innovation in State Government Award for Transformation for its Hiring Process Reform initiative.
This groundbreaking project exemplifies leading practices in State administration, streamlining the hiring process.
This groundbreaking project exemplifies leading practices in State administration, streamlining the hiring process.
CMS Assistant Director Aundra Williams, CPPB was honored with National Association of State Chief Administrators' Distinguished Deputy Award, which recognizes a deputy of a state chief administrator for outstanding contributions to the work of state administration.
NASCA Awards | Distinguished Deputy Award Aundra Williams
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October 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
CMS Assistant Director Aundra Williams, CPPB was honored with National Association of State Chief Administrators' Distinguished Deputy Award, which recognizes a deputy of a state chief administrator for outstanding contributions to the work of state administration.
🎃 Happy National Pumpkin Day from CMS!
Did you know Illinois is the #1 producer of pumpkins in the nation? 🥇 From our fields to your fall festivities, we’re proud to celebrate one of our state’s most iconic harvests.
Did you know Illinois is the #1 producer of pumpkins in the nation? 🥇 From our fields to your fall festivities, we’re proud to celebrate one of our state’s most iconic harvests.
October 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🎃 Happy National Pumpkin Day from CMS!
Did you know Illinois is the #1 producer of pumpkins in the nation? 🥇 From our fields to your fall festivities, we’re proud to celebrate one of our state’s most iconic harvests.
Did you know Illinois is the #1 producer of pumpkins in the nation? 🥇 From our fields to your fall festivities, we’re proud to celebrate one of our state’s most iconic harvests.
🏈 CMS had a great time engaging with fans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign vs. @ohiostatefb.bsky.social!
And we’re just getting started.
📍 Find us at these upcoming games:
And we’re just getting started.
📍 Find us at these upcoming games:
October 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🏈 CMS had a great time engaging with fans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign vs. @ohiostatefb.bsky.social!
And we’re just getting started.
📍 Find us at these upcoming games:
And we’re just getting started.
📍 Find us at these upcoming games:
✨ Congratulations to Director Raven A. DeVaughn! ✨
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) - Chicago Chapter has awarded Director Raven A. DeVaughn with a 2025 Marks of Excellence Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication to public service.
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) - Chicago Chapter has awarded Director Raven A. DeVaughn with a 2025 Marks of Excellence Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication to public service.
October 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
✨ Congratulations to Director Raven A. DeVaughn! ✨
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) - Chicago Chapter has awarded Director Raven A. DeVaughn with a 2025 Marks of Excellence Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication to public service.
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) - Chicago Chapter has awarded Director Raven A. DeVaughn with a 2025 Marks of Excellence Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication to public service.
CMS leaders came together to connect and grow at our Senior Leadership Retreat. We heard from guest speakers Alison Brock McGill and Chief Equity Officer Dr. Atiera Coleman, along with her team.
Thank you to the CMS Office of Operational Excellence for helping organize this event.
Thank you to the CMS Office of Operational Excellence for helping organize this event.
September 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CMS leaders came together to connect and grow at our Senior Leadership Retreat. We heard from guest speakers Alison Brock McGill and Chief Equity Officer Dr. Atiera Coleman, along with her team.
Thank you to the CMS Office of Operational Excellence for helping organize this event.
Thank you to the CMS Office of Operational Excellence for helping organize this event.
🔧 Who’s under the hood? Meet Gary Vespa, Automotive Mechanic at CMS.
From oil changes to routine maintenance, no two days are ever the same for Gary at the CMS Central Garage.
Explore mechanic career opportunities at work.illinois.gov.
From oil changes to routine maintenance, no two days are ever the same for Gary at the CMS Central Garage.
Explore mechanic career opportunities at work.illinois.gov.
Who's Under the Hood: Gary Vespa
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September 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🔧 Who’s under the hood? Meet Gary Vespa, Automotive Mechanic at CMS.
From oil changes to routine maintenance, no two days are ever the same for Gary at the CMS Central Garage.
Explore mechanic career opportunities at work.illinois.gov.
From oil changes to routine maintenance, no two days are ever the same for Gary at the CMS Central Garage.
Explore mechanic career opportunities at work.illinois.gov.
CMS Director Raven A. DeVaughn had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the September 10 Chicago @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social vs. Tampa Bay Rays game. 🧢
In celebration of Nurses Night, fans were able to meet CMS recruiters and learn how to apply for State of Illinois jobs.
In celebration of Nurses Night, fans were able to meet CMS recruiters and learn how to apply for State of Illinois jobs.
September 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
CMS Director Raven A. DeVaughn had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the September 10 Chicago @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social vs. Tampa Bay Rays game. 🧢
In celebration of Nurses Night, fans were able to meet CMS recruiters and learn how to apply for State of Illinois jobs.
In celebration of Nurses Night, fans were able to meet CMS recruiters and learn how to apply for State of Illinois jobs.
Hybrid schedules AND great benefits like paid leave, including holiday and vacation time?
Working for the State means finding what works for you.
Search #ReallyGreatCareers on work.illinois.gov
Working for the State means finding what works for you.
Search #ReallyGreatCareers on work.illinois.gov
September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hybrid schedules AND great benefits like paid leave, including holiday and vacation time?
Working for the State means finding what works for you.
Search #ReallyGreatCareers on work.illinois.gov
Working for the State means finding what works for you.
Search #ReallyGreatCareers on work.illinois.gov
Join CMS Director Raven DeVaughn and other public sector leaders at the Chicago Yacht Club for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Chicago Chapter Executive Speaker Series.
📅 Wednesday, September 17
👉 RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
📅 Wednesday, September 17
👉 RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
September 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Join CMS Director Raven DeVaughn and other public sector leaders at the Chicago Yacht Club for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Chicago Chapter Executive Speaker Series.
📅 Wednesday, September 17
👉 RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
📅 Wednesday, September 17
👉 RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
We’re excited to welcome Noureen Hashim-Jiwani as CMS Senior Policy Advisor! 🎉
A mission-driven leader, she has a proven track record in strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and policy innovation.
A mission-driven leader, she has a proven track record in strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and policy innovation.
September 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We’re excited to welcome Noureen Hashim-Jiwani as CMS Senior Policy Advisor! 🎉
A mission-driven leader, she has a proven track record in strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and policy innovation.
A mission-driven leader, she has a proven track record in strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and policy innovation.
CMS is looking for a food vendor to move into 555 W. Monroe in Chicago!
Registered vendors can learn more about this opportunity and submit a RFP by September 30 here: www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/view/log...
Not already a registered vendor? Select the Supplier Registration tab on the top.
Registered vendors can learn more about this opportunity and submit a RFP by September 30 here: www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/view/log...
Not already a registered vendor? Select the Supplier Registration tab on the top.
August 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
CMS is looking for a food vendor to move into 555 W. Monroe in Chicago!
Registered vendors can learn more about this opportunity and submit a RFP by September 30 here: www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/view/log...
Not already a registered vendor? Select the Supplier Registration tab on the top.
Registered vendors can learn more about this opportunity and submit a RFP by September 30 here: www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/view/log...
Not already a registered vendor? Select the Supplier Registration tab on the top.
🎥 Meet some of the people who are part of the CMS Disabled Workers Trainee Program and learn how this program is creating opportunities and building brighter futures.
📞 To join this program, call 217-524-7514 or email cms.disabilityrescen@illinois.gov.
📞 To join this program, call 217-524-7514 or email cms.disabilityrescen@illinois.gov.
CMS Disabled Workers Trainee Program
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August 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🎥 Meet some of the people who are part of the CMS Disabled Workers Trainee Program and learn how this program is creating opportunities and building brighter futures.
📞 To join this program, call 217-524-7514 or email cms.disabilityrescen@illinois.gov.
📞 To join this program, call 217-524-7514 or email cms.disabilityrescen@illinois.gov.
🌟 Thank you to the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation for recognizing the CMS Diversity & Inclusion Community Partner Internship in their 2024-2025 Impact Report as one of the two “Soy el Futuro” partners!
📖 Read the full report here: files.constantcontact.com/b63906ce901/...
📖 Read the full report here: files.constantcontact.com/b63906ce901/...
August 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🌟 Thank you to the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation for recognizing the CMS Diversity & Inclusion Community Partner Internship in their 2024-2025 Impact Report as one of the two “Soy el Futuro” partners!
📖 Read the full report here: files.constantcontact.com/b63906ce901/...
📖 Read the full report here: files.constantcontact.com/b63906ce901/...
The CMS D&I Community Partner Internship Program celebrated the graduation of its largest and most diverse cohort yet! It included 25 outstanding interns from all across the state.
The day featured inspiring final presentations that showcased their impact and commitment to public service.
The day featured inspiring final presentations that showcased their impact and commitment to public service.
August 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The CMS D&I Community Partner Internship Program celebrated the graduation of its largest and most diverse cohort yet! It included 25 outstanding interns from all across the state.
The day featured inspiring final presentations that showcased their impact and commitment to public service.
The day featured inspiring final presentations that showcased their impact and commitment to public service.
115 S. La Salle St. has officially been renamed as the Jesse White State of Illinois Building, honoring Illinois’ longest-serving Secretary of State and a lifelong public servant.
View the full event: youtu.be/OQxVByRGK38
View the full event: youtu.be/OQxVByRGK38
Jesse White State of Illinois Building Renaming Ceremony
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July 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
115 S. La Salle St. has officially been renamed as the Jesse White State of Illinois Building, honoring Illinois’ longest-serving Secretary of State and a lifelong public servant.
View the full event: youtu.be/OQxVByRGK38
View the full event: youtu.be/OQxVByRGK38