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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.
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
📡 Happy System Administrator Appreciation Day! We recognize the Information Strategy team for keeping our systems running securely and efficiently. Your expertise powers the work we do every day.
Explore career opportunities in Information Strategy at work.illinois.gov.
Sarah Kerley, CMS Statewide Chief Administrative Officer, has been awarded the 2025 Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Award by the National Association of State Personnel Executives!
Learn more about Sarah’s impact from
@govpritzker.illinois.gov, CMS Director Raven DeVaughn, & Sarah’s family.
📣 Please join us in welcoming Erik Colon as the new Chief Asset Management Officer at CMS!
Erik brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of public finance, infrastructure, and operations management across both city and State government.
Congrats to Chief Benefits Officer Kari Wolfe on her appointment to the board of the State and Local Government Benefits Association!
This leadership role reflects Kari’s dedication to advocating for public employee benefits and advancing education
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🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month from CMS! 🏳️⚧️ This June, we honor the resilience, contributions, and voices of LGBTQ+ communities.
The Pride flag—first designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978—has evolved to better reflect the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Three outstanding CMS leaders have been named
NASCA 20 Under 40 award recipients for their contributions to public service.
Congrats to Chief of Staff Pat Nolan, Deputy Chief of Staff Steven Booth, & Statewide Recruitment Manager Brittany Clark!
CMS was proud to lead a groundbreaking research project in partnership with the National Association of State Chief Administrators and NASPE to reveal how technology is enhancing essential administrative operations in State governments across the country.
Learn more: www.nasca.org/nasca-news/2...
Thank you! At CMS, we’re proud to support this historic workforce milestone through modernized hiring, expanded outreach, and a commitment to equity.
We’re not just filling roles—we’re building a workforce that truly reflects and serves all of IL. #WorkForIL
🔗: www.illinois.gov/news/press-r...
CMS announced that the State of IL workforce has reached 55,340 employees, the highest State employee count since 2008!
✅ Hiring timeline down 58%
✅ Vacancy rate nearly cut in half
✅ Job applications increased 311% after electronic system rollout
🔗 www.illinois.gov/news/press-r...
Thank you to all our team members who make CMS a place where service shines. ✨
#CMSTARs #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #ILCMS #ExcellenceInService #WorkForIL #CMSProud
🏅 Kedric Lambert - Support
🏅 Louise Jett - Enthusiams
🏅 Nicole Featherstone - Resilience
🏅 Jack Eck - Versatility
🏅 Karin Phelps - Innovation
🏅 Rebekah Grosboll - Connection
🏅 Carolyn Fields - Equality
🏅 Valeria Ruiz - Rising Star
🌟 Congratulations to our Spring 2025 CMS STARs! 🌟
In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, CMS proudly celebrates eight outstanding colleagues whose dedication, talent, and teamwork inspire us all:
The State of IL Child Development Center Summer Educational Camp, located in the Bilandic Building at 160 N LaSalle St., Chicago, is now open for enrollment!
Register your children for a summer filled with exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning. firststepslearningcenters.com/locations/st...
Thank you to everyone who joined CMS at yesterday’s State of Illinois Career Fair!
Hosted in partnership with @idph.bsky.social and Lincoln Land Community College, this event connected over 160 job seekers with State agency hiring managers to gain valuable insights into the State hiring process.
📣 Join us in welcoming Erika L. Wilkins, Esq. as CMS’s new Deputy General Counsel for Commercial Real Estate and Procurement!
With 25+ years of legal and federal contracting experience, Erika brings deep expertise in real estate, leasing, and acquisition from roles across multiple federal agencies.
CMS D&I celebrated Lao Pi Mai (Lao New Year) with our amazing partners at the Lao American Association of Illinois and the Chinese Mutual Aid Association!
We were honored to join the Lao community of Illinois for a joyful day filled with traditional blessings, song, dance, and cultural pride.
CMS was proud to be a part of this year's IL Latino Council on Higher Education premier annual conference supporting professional and student development!
Together, we are cultivating leadership and empowering the Latinx community across the State. Congratulations to all the outstanding awardees!
CMS Director Raven DeVaughn and senior leadership presented the agency's proposed FY26 budget to the House Appropriations–Personnel and Pensions Committee, highlighting our commitment to efficiency, equity, and responsible resource management for the people of Illinois.
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The CMS Bureau of Property Management is proud to work alongside @illinoisdot.bsky.social and @illinoisdnr.bsky.social to care for our environment while improving the spaces where State employees work and serve.
📽️ Watch how this partnership is building a better Illinois—one facility at a time.
This modern, efficient, and accessible space is a key step in revitalizing LaSalle Street and improving public service at the State of Illinois.
This building is:
✅ Home to several State agencies, boards, and commissions
✅ Supported by 2,000+ State employees
✅ A hub for good government done well!
Today, CMS Director Raven DeVaughn joined Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to celebrate the grand opening of the new flagship Driver Services Facility in Chicago!
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Thank you to all who joined us for our career fair at Malcolm X College, where 700 attendees explored career opportunities at 15+ State agencies!
💼 Looking for your next opportunity? Explore job openings & apply today: work.illinois.gov
#CMS #ILJobs #WorkForIllinois #StateCareers #PublicService
Thank you to our panelists and attendees for an inspiring conversation! Let’s continue to uplift and empower women in public service.
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Panelists aryn evans, Dr. Atiera Coleman, Ph.D., Nathalina Hudson, and Secretary Dulce Maria Quintero, led by Moderator Raven DeVaughn, delivered a powerful discussion on resilience, leadership, and ensuring that diverse voices continue to shape our State’s future.
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CMS was honored to host Women in State Service: Leading Through Adversity with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, where Illinois' top women leaders shared their insights on navigating change while advancing equity and inclusion in government.
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The State of Illinois REALLY wants you! Check out our #ReallyGreatCareers at work.illinois.gov!
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CMS thanks @nbcchicago.com for shining a light on the important work of the Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission.
Watch as Chairman Marvin Slaughter, Vice Chair Stephanie Taylor, and Secretary Roger Elion discuss the Commission’s mission and impact.
