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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s health commissioner exits

Mayor Brandon Johnson accepted her resignation after allegations of a hostile work environment and turnover, and First Deputy Commissioner Fikirte Wagaw will serve as acting commissioner.

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Chicago's public health commissioner, Dr. Olusimbo Ige, is exiting the Chicago Department of Public Health, the mayor's office confirmed late Friday.

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Dr. Olusimbo Ige out as Chicago health chief

Ige had served as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health since November 2023. Fikirte Wagaw, the CDPH first deputy commissioner, will serve as acting commissioner.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s health commissioner exits

Chicago's public health commissioner, Dr. Olusimbo Ige, is exiting the Chicago Department of Public Health, the mayor's office confirmed late Friday.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s health commissioner exits – Chicago Tribune*

Dr. Olusimbo Ige came under fire after terminating more than two dozen Health Department employees last fall, breaking a mayoral pledge to avert layoffs, and for returning tens of millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 grants.

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News broke the news on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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