The University of Illinois System is one of the largest public-sector employers in Illinois, with upwards of 40,000 employees across the state and an operating budget of $7.7 billion – almost half the budget of the City of Chicago. The University's three campuses serve nearly 100,000 students, its hospitals see 787,000 patient visits annually, and UI's decisions shape its surrounding communities. This is a vital public institution that has the power to transform the lives of students, patients, and workers across Illinois.