Commissioner Alma E. Anaya

If you’re a student interested in the medical field, check out these opportunities!🩺

Si eres estudiante y te interesa estudiar en el campo de la medicina, no te pierdas estas oportunidades.🩺

🔎Looking for a new job or career change that has a positive impact in your community?

Come to the Cook County Job Fair on May 27 at the Palmer House Hilton! The event is open to all who want to learn more about opportunities at Cook County, and event registration gives you access to several free pre-event online workshops for job seekers, including “How to Optimize Your Job Fair Experience.”

📍 125 S Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60603
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/CCjobfair

Thank you to UNO Chicago’s GirlsMpowered group for inviting me to speak with students and share advice. It was inspiring to connect with these young leaders and witness the power of girlhood firsthand.
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¡Gracias al grupo GirlsMpowered de UNO Chicago por invitarme a hablar con las alumnas, compartir mi trayectoria y ofrecerles consejos!

This week, I had the honor of recognizing two amazing institutions before the County Board!

Arise Chicago celebrates 35 years of advancing worker rights and has helped thousands of workers through their advocacy, leadership development, and community organizing.

Alongside Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez, we also recognized the work of the Illinois Accountability Commission, which produced the most comprehensive report of federal immigration activity in Cook County.

Thank you to Arise Chicago and the IL Accountability Commission for centering the well-being of our immigrant neighbors.

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¡Esta semana, tuve el honor de reconocer a dos instituciones que ha centrado la vida de inmigrantes en el condado! Arise Chicago celebra 35 años de labor organizativa para promover los derechos de los trabajadores. La Comisión de Rendición de Cuentas de Illinois elaboró el informe más exhaustivo sobre la actividad federal de inmigración en el condado de Cook.

In honor of May Day and as Chair of the Labor Committee, I hosted a hearing with all county agencies to discuss the state of Cook County’s workforce. A few trends emerged:

✅6 out of 9 county agencies reported having a majority female workforce
✅All agencies reported strong collaboration with labor unions
✅All agencies pledged to continue expanding pathway programs to create a strong workforce in the future
✅There is commitment from the County to reduce hiring timelines, vacancies, and turnover rates

There is always more we can do to strengthen and grow our workforce, but this hearing is first step to understanding how our labor is doing today.

📋To available job opportunities with Cook County, visit https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service-groups/jobs-and-employment

Spring cleaning season is here! Join us this Saturday at our Shred Day & E-Recycling Event to safely dispose of old documents, expired medications, and unused electronics. ♻️
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¡Ha llegado la temporada de limpieza primaveral! Acompáñanos este sábado en nuestro evento de trituración de documentos y reciclaje de aparatos electrónicos para deshacerte de forma segura de documentos antiguos, medicamentos caducados y aparatos electrónicos que ya no uses. ♻️

Great Mother’s Day weekend celebrating community in Archer Heights & Little Village! Honored to participate in the inaugural La Carrera de las Madres and cheer on the young athletes at the home opener for the Little Village Little League. Events like these reflect the pride, unity, and strong community spirit that make the 7th District so special. 🏃🏻‍♀️🌹⚾️
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¡Un gran fin de semana celebrando el espíritu comunitario en Archer Heights y La Villita! Ha sido un honor participar en la carrera inaugural La Carrera de Las Madres y apoyar a los pequeños atletas en el primer partido en casa para la liga juvenil de béisbol de La Villita. Eventos como estos reflejan el orgullo y la unidad que hacen que el séptimo distrito sea tan especial. 🏃🏻‍♀️🌹⚾️

📣Reminder: Cook County is offering a new funding opportunity for organizations providing reentry services to justice-involved residents. Interested organizations can attend the Virtual Pre-Submittal Conference TODAY: May 11th at 10am.

Learn more and register: www.cookcountyil.gov/JACGrants

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who shape our families and strengthen our communities. 🌷🦋
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Feliz Día de la Madres a las mujeres que moldean nuestras familias y fortalecen nuestras comunidades. 🌷🦋

Earlier this week, I was in Springfield for Latino Unity Day, where I shared some of the policy wins we’ve achieved in Cook County and encouraged people to engage with county governments across the state as advocacy partners. It was inspiring to come together with Latinos from across Illinois to continue fighting for better policies for our communities.
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Esta semana estuve en Springfield por el Día de la Unidad Latina, donde compartí algunos de los logros legislativos que hemos alcanzado en el condado de Cook y animé a la gente a colaborar con los gobiernos locales como aliados en la defensa de nuestros derechos. Fue muy emocionante reunirme con latinos de todo Illinois para seguir luchando por mejores medidas legislativas para nuestras comunidades.