Gertrude W. Jordan is new director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
Gov. George H. Ryan announced Jordan's appointment recently.
Jordan, 66, of Chicago has worked in local and state government more than 30 years. Most recently, she was assistant director of the Department of Central Management Services.
Jordan replaced Linda Renee Baker, who was recently named secretary of the state's Department of Human Services.
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