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Nov
20
Clerk Yarbrough Celebrates Marriage Equality Milestones
Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough commemorated two significant milestones – the sixth anniversary of the signing of marriage equality into law in Illinois, and the imminent issuing of the 15,000th marriage license to a same-sex couple by the Clerk’s Office.
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Nov
12
Candidate petition checking just became easier
Chairwoman Marisel A. Hernandez and Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced a new joint program that is already making life much simpler for 2020 campaigns.
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Oct
21
Chicago couple celebrates Sweetest Day weekend with wedding officiated by Clerk Yarbrough
Sweetest weekend wedding is new Clerk’s office tradition.
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Sep
24
Clerk Yarbrough joins “Hamilton” for National Voter Registration Day
Clerk Yarbrough joined the Chicago company of “Hamilton” to register voters and promote online voter registration on National Voter Registration Day.
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Jul
31
Cook County TIFs to bring in nearly $1.2 Billion; Chicago TIF revenue up more than 27%
TIF revenue has increased 27.4% in the City of Chicago and decreased 1.6% in the suburbs compared to last year.
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Jun
20
2018 Cook County Tax Rates Release
The 2018 property tax rates, calculated by the Cook County Clerk for more than 1,400 taxing agencies, were released today. This is the final step in the process before property tax bills are mailed.
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Apr
3
Unofficial suburban Cook County precinct results now online
Unofficial Consolidated Election township and precinct-level results can now be viewed online
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Mar
26
Clerk Yarbrough Demonstrates New Voting Equipment
Along with more intuitive and accessible equipment, voters will be able to review their printed ballot – in hand – before their vote is cast, said Yarbrough.
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Mar
26
Feb
27
Unofficial suburban Cook County precinct results now online - February 26, 2019
Unofficial February 26, 2019 Consolidated Primary Election township - and precinct-level results for suburban Cook County can now be viewed online.
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