The Circuit Court of Cook County has announced that it is issuing refunds after discovering a technical issue that prevented ...

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The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the front door to the criminal justice system, and Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos has pledged to keep that door open to all by ensuring the office’s services are ...

March is National Women's History Month and it was celebrated at the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Office on Thursday. Four women were honored at the celebration and WGN's Courtney Spinelli ...

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 ...

MARKHAM, Ill. (WLS) -- Starting Tuesday, vital records services at the Cook County Circuit Courthouse in Markham, will require an appointment. According to the county clerk, the change aims to reduce ...

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The new chief judge of the Cook County Circuit Court was installed Monday morning. The Honorable Charles S. Beach II took the oath during a packed ceremony inside the Chicago-Kent College of Law. He ...