State of Illinois

The State of Illinois government serves millions of residents across the Midwest through a network of agencies, departments and services that span multiple branches of government. Its work covers infrastructure, healthcare and human services, public safety, natural resources management and economic development, with operations extending statewide - from Chicago and Springfield to rural communities.

Resident-facing services include renewing driver's licenses and enabling benefits applications. The state also supports entrepreneurs starting businesses and existing firms, maintains the state's roads and bridges, provides healthcare and human services including support for families in need, ensures public safety, and protects and manages the state's natural resources. Its stated aim in service delivery is to make information and government services accessible, efficient, responsive and transparent to all Illinoisans.

Work spans a range of sectors: government and public sector, transportation and infrastructure, public safety, education, healthcare, human services, economic development, natural resources, and business services and permitting. Positions sit across departments staffed by public servants working on everyday service delivery as well as longer-term challenges.

The organisation describes itself as mission-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement of services, an equity emphasis on ensuring access to resources, and a commitment to responsive and transparent government.