State Career Fair

Free • Open to All

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Chicago Urban League Empowerment Center, 8331 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60620

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the State of Illinois application process, interview process, in-demand positions, and state employment benefits.

State employers and agencies scheduled to participate include:

• Illinois Department of Transportation
• Illinois Department of Human Services
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
• Illinois Department of Revenue
• Illinois State Treasurer
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Illinois Department of Human Rights
• Illinois Department of Corrections
• Illinois Department of Central Management Services
• Illinois Gaming Board
• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency – Office of Homeland Security
• Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
• Illinois Secretary of State
• Illinois Department of Employment Security
• Illinois Tollway
• Pace Suburban Bus

Career and community resource organizations on-site include:

• CareerSpring
• National ABLE Network
• Metropolitan Family Services
• Illinois Action for Children

Two CMS Workshops: Bring your resume. Central Management Services will review it with you and help you find the state jobs that fit your experience.

Whether you are actively unemployed, looking for a better opportunity, considering a career change, or simply want to learn more about careers with the State of Illinois, this event is for you.

Come prepared to network, ask questions, learn about available career pathways, and make valuable connections with employers and organizations that can support your employment goals.

Register: bit.ly/CULstatefair