The couple who will receive the first wedding license in Cook County for 2026 have now officially had their names ...

COOK COUNTY (WLS) -- The death of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has caused confusion and delays in processing vital records, including birth, death and marriage certificates. The clerk's office ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Cook County Clerk is looking to recruit military veterans to work as election judges in the upcoming midterm and gubernatorial election. Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough said her ...

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CHICAGO — The family of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who passed away Sunday, have announced her memorial arrangements. A public memorial service will take place on this upcoming Sunday at 3 p.m.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon unveiled a new “smart” ballot drop box on Tuesday, stating she intends to use it for the March 2026 primary election and see if it can be implemented on a larger scale ...

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for the first marriage of 2026. Applications will be accepted through Friday, December 19. The lottery will then be ...

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who was recently hospitalized for a serious medical condition, has died. She was 73. Yarbrough passed away Sunday afternoon surrounded by her family and husband, ...

The right to vote is a fundamental liberty of our democracy and the Cook County Clerk’s Office places the utmost importance on protecting and preserving that right. Right now, one of the greatest ...

Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez’s bid for reelection is being helped by political contributions from dozens of her government employees, many of whom donated within months of receiving ...

Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election for the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you? If so, what? I am running for reelection to continue to ...

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness, her government spokesperson said Tuesday. Yarbrough, 73, has a “serious medical condition and is currently ...