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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Officials said breach on the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court's office website did not expose anyone's personal information – but an expert said it still had the potential to ...

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 ...

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