Chicago Federal Executive Board

10/04/2022

Join us Wednesday as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Reach out to [email protected] to register for this event.

03/01/2022

Join Us! Government 2 University DOL Career Highlight! https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcumvrDMvHt0YFqYFfka__MID6KQCvDUQ

02/23/2022

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Americans of African Descent and a time for recognizing their achievements. Chicago FEB highlights Vice-Chair Colonel James Durant III article of the late Tuskegee Airman, Air Force Brigadier, General Charles E. McGee.
https://chicago.feb.gov/americans-of-african-descent-heritage-month-highlight/

01/20/2022

Of the 45,000+ Federal employees in Chicago, who are the ones that stand out as awe inspiring performers? Please nominate the exceptional employees within your agency for a Chicago FEB Federal Employee of the Year Award!
https://chicago.feb.gov/2022-federal-employee-of-the-year-awards/

12/10/2021

⚠️ Heads up: An off-season severe weather threat will arrive between 9 PM and 2 AM CST, including the threat for tornadoes. Ensure you have more than one way to get a warning, including a method that will wake you up. Stay weather aware today.

09/11/2021

Photos from Chicago Federal Executive Board's post

08/26/2021

20th Anniversary 9/11 Virtual Stair Climb Tribute.
In honor of those who lost their lives on 09/11/2001, and in continued honor of our first responders and military who protect us from foreign and domestic threats, we can unite together in remembrance for the Chicago FEB Virtual Stair Climb.

The Virtual Stair Climb is open to federal employees, families, and friends. You can complete your climb between Monday, September 6th through Friday September 10th, 2021.

Visit https://chicago.feb.gov/feb-2021-virtual-stair-climb-9-11-tribute to learn more and sign up today!

Contact [email protected] to request additional assistance.

07/29/2021

FUTURE OF FEDERAL WORK - AUG. 4th 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM CT
REGISTRATION LINK https://gsa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItduyvrD8iEpXN4rsYFKexKQ9elTa97gY (Must register with .gov email address.)

Join us next Wednesday, August 4th at 10:00 AM CT for briefings from Suzanne Logan from the Office of Personnel and Management (OPM) and Molly Poppe from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Suzanne will be sharing on the Future of the Federal Workforce. Molly Poppe, CTA's Chief Innovation Officer, will brief us on CTA's reopening strategies.

For more events check out Chicago FEB's Event's page https://chicago.feb.gov/events/

06/15/2021

For more information on how to apply for the FHA forbearance relief, visit: https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus/resources_for_homeowners
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

06/14/2021

Regional Veterans’ Employment Coordinator | U.S. Department of Labor

Looking to hire? Veterans are hard-working, motivated, ethical, disciplined team players.

To help you connect to this extraordinary talent pool, the Department of Labor has Regional Veterans' Employment Coordinators (RVECs), link below to connect to your RVEC and see our *new* Employer Guide to Hire Veterans.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/employers/rvec

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05/26/2021

SBA Launches ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Application

SBA Launches ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program

$100 million competitive grant program to strengthen outreach to businesses in underserved communities enacted through the American Rescue Plan.

For more information and the full press release:
https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/may/25/sba-launches-community-navigator-pilot-program-application

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05/06/2021

Social Security Administration

Read their full stories here:
https://chicago.feb.gov/employee-of-the-year-2021/

05/05/2021

General Services Administration
USMEPCOM
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Social Security Administration

Read their full stories here:
https://chicago.feb.gov/employee-of-the-year-2021/

05/04/2021

General Services Administration
Social Security Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Census Bureau
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Read their full stories here:
https://chicago.feb.gov/employee-of-the-year-2021/

05/03/2021

In honor of Public Service Recognition Week we will be showcasing the incredible accomplishments of our Federal Family. Follow along all week as we highlight our Champions of COVID Response.

All stories can be found here:
https://chicago.feb.gov/2021-federal-employee-of-year-finalists/

Be sure to follow us on our new Instagram page too!

05/03/2021

A Proclamation on Public Service Recognition Week, 2021 | The White House

A Proclamation on Public Service Recognition Week, 2021

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/04/30/a-proclamation-on-public-service-recognition-week-2021/

In the face of unprecedented challenges this past year, America's dedicated public servants have risen to the moment -- bringing strength, healing, and

04/07/2021

Join us today at 10am!
For more information and registration, visit:
https://chicago.feb.gov/event/covid-impact-on-small-business-community/

04/02/2021

Join us next Wednesday for an in-depth conversation on how COVID has impacted our Small Business Community.
For more information and registration, visit: https://chicago.feb.gov/event/covid-impact-on-small-business-community/

04/02/2021

Today is the final day for FEB Award Nominations! For categories and eligibility, visit: https://chicago.feb.gov/2021-federal-employee-of-the-year-awards/

04/01/2021

For more nomination information, visit https://chicago.feb.gov/2021-federal-employee-of-the-year-awards/

03/30/2021

For more information on how to submit your nomination, visit https://chicago.feb.gov/2021-federal-employee-of-the-year-awards/

03/29/2021

Join us on Wednesday, April 7th from 10 am to 11:30 am to listen and learn from Small Business Leaders on the impact of COVID-19 on the small business community.

Small Business Panel:
Robert Steiner (Moderator)
Small Business Administration

Jaime DiPaulo
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Jack Lavin
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Tony Smith
PNC Banking
PNC

Keynote Speaker:
Karen Freeman-Wilson
Chicago Urban League

03/29/2021

03/26/2021

FEB Awards Final Countdown!

03/05/2021

Photos from US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois's post

03/02/2021

OK, here we go! Here's the TORNADO DRILL MESSAGE! Like this and share it with your Facebook friends! Let's see how many people we can reach! And, please leave us a comment with how you would take action if this were an actual tornado.

Finally, we’ll be holding a Q & A webinar from 7 pm to 8 pm CST this evening when you can ask us any question you may have about proper tornado sheltering and/or severe weather preparedness/safety.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/708427849679661582

[Posted 10:00 AM CST Tuesday March 2nd]

03/01/2021

This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois! 🌪⛈🌫

Follow US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois for updates and tips.

Preparedness material: https://www.weather.gov/lot/severeprepare

02/24/2021

Join us, and the Government College Relations Council, the first Thursday of the month to learn about some amazing opportunities in the Federal Government! 📝🎓

02/16/2021

On February 17 at 12 p.m. CT, Professor Jane Rhodes, head of the Department of Black Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences(The University of Illinois at Chicago), joins us to discuss the history of race in pop culture. A mass media historian with a specialization in African American history and culture, she’ll walk us through race in print, film, and television over the generations and the state of race in pop culture today. Click the link to RSVP.
https://involvement.uic.edu/events/black-americans-and-popular-media-a-black-history-month-conversation/

02/09/2021

HRSA FACILITATED REGION 5 AFRICAN-AMERICAN INFANT MORTALITY CALL-TO-ACTION WEBINAR

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) is working in partnership with HRSA Office of Regional Operations (ORO) to convene a webinar series that will consider root causes of racial disparities that can further inform and strengthen state-initiated efforts to eliminate racial disparities in infant mortality. The webinars are intended to augment and align with existing state plans, catalyze further action, and accelerate efforts to eliminate racial disparities in infant mortality.



Webinar Details:

Thursday, February 25, 2021

2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

Registration is required:

https://unmc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlf-qrqzMpGN0B63xxfJiqlkPRshogWQai

This webinar will include a “Call to Action” for state teams and key partners, and continue with monthly webinars through 2021.

02/04/2021

Transit Equity Day

Public transit can be a means to our dreams and a vehicle to our visions. It is a civil right afforded to all Americans.

https://www.metroplanning.org/events/virtual/detail/564?mc_cid=040a74ae58&mc_eid=02a731aac4

Register here Chicago will host its first Transit Equity Day celebration on February 4 at noon CST. This virtual event will feature U.S. Representatives Jesús G.

02/02/2021

12/07/2020

It is National Influenza Vaccination Week (12/06 - 12/12)
For more resources and activities, visit
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/activities.htm

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving, so much to appreciate this year. Thank you for your continuing service.

11/26/2020

11/24/2020

Illinois Attorney General -

As we all continue to manage the ever-changing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to provide you with as many resources as possible to keep you and your loved ones safe and secure.

If you are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace and you work for a private employer, you may contact the Attorney General's Workplace Rights Bureau by emailing [email protected] or calling 844-740-5076.

More information, including guidance for state and local government employers and healthcare facilities, can be found here:
https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/workplace_COVID19_Complaints.html #:~:text=If%20you%20have%20questions%20or,.support%40illinois.gov.

As workers and employers across the State are managing the ever-changing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, this page is intended to help direct complaints and inquiries to a State of Illinois agency that is available to provide assistance.

11/18/2020

Summit on Regional Competitiveness

Tomorrow is Day 4 of the Federal Reserve Bank's Regional Competitiveness Summit.

Join to hear Region V Federal Leaders from Economic Development Administration, Department for Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Environmental Protection Agency, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Labor.

Follow the link for the full agenda and registration information.