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Chicago (Ill.). Department of Health

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Harold Washington Archives and Collections. Mayoral Records. Community Services Sub-Cabinet Series

 Collection
Identifier: spe-h00015
Abstract When Harold Washington took office in 1983 he formed five sub-cabinets that were responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of policies that cut across departmental boundaries. The Community Services Sub-Cabinet focused on the “people-oriented” departments of city government, including Human Services, Human Relations, Departments of Health and Aging and Disabilities and the Chicago Public Library. Records include reports, correspondence and minutes. Major topics...
Dates: 1975 - 1988; Majority of material found within 1983 - 1988

Harold Washington Archives and Collections. Mayoral Records. Public Safety / Regulatory Sub-Cabinet Series

 Collection
Identifier: spe-h00019
Abstract

When Harold Washington took office in 1983 he formed five sub-cabinets that were responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of policies that cut across departmental boundaries. Departments reporting to this Sub-Committee include Police, Fire, Consumer Services, Cable Communications and Animal Care and Control. Records from the Police Department are particularly strong in the area of gangs and the Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Crime Prevention.

Dates: 1982 - 1988