In October 2023, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) welcomed a new Secretary, Dulce Quintero, who wants to create a visionary yet achievable department-wide plan. IDHS administers several vital safety net and other programs including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Early Intervention programs, and Immigrant and Refugee Welcoming Centers.

Supporting staff development is a key priority for City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) leadership team. Staff have a range of skill sets and are tasked with creating engaging and informative presentations, managing student data, and generating comprehensive reports.

The Bureau of Asset Management (the Bureau) comprises three departments responsible for constructing, developing, and maintaining Cook County’s approximately 200 unique properties, which total over 19 million square feet. The Bureau has also seen significant changes in its responsibilities, including a new Build Up Cook program and an expanding Capital Program.

In October 2023, Cook County released the first Digital Equity Action Plan, a crucial step to address the digital divide that impacts communities in suburban Cook County, which results in barriers to economic opportunities, social connections, and community wellbeing. The plan identifies Cook County’s path to digital equity through accessibility, confidence, safety and security, and affordability.

The Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative (GPRWC) is a coalition of residents, faith-based organizations, healthcare institutions, nonprofits, and other stakeholders in Chicago's West Garfield Park community. The group was formally established in 2021 to develop a unified strategy to address the significant disparities in health outcomes in the area, where residents live thirteen years less on average compared to people just a few miles away.

In 2017, Civic Consulting Alliance provided foundational support to bring together a collaborative of healthcare providers to build West Side United (WSU), an organization committed to eradicating the 16-year life expectancy gap between residents on Chicago’s West Side and the Loop. One of WSU’s primary strategies is to address the social determinants of health by removing barriers to accessing healthy food.

Meaningful employment and career opportunities are foundational to the Johnson Administration’s ambition to invest in and create pathways to wealth for marginalized populations and underserved communities. While the private sector is responsible for most of the employment base, the City of Chicago government plays a multi-faceted role in the workforce space through the resources deployed by its Departments and Sister Agencies, policy activities, and the power of its influence.