Officials said the effort builds on an ongoing partnership between the Cook County Clerk’s Office and the Secretary of State’s Office to improve coordination, cut down on wait times and remove unnecessary barriers as the federal enforcement date approaches. #cookcounty #realid #identification
Gordon extended condolences to Pluskota’s family, fellow Marines and members of the veteran community, saying his service and legacy will not be forgotten. #veteran #mourning
“Welcoming the new year by celebrating love is one of the most special traditions of this office, and it’s an honor to continue it with Cook County’s first marriage of 2026,” Gordon said in a statement. #marriage #cookcounty
She argued that Country Club Hills offers a viable alternative within Cook County, combining available land, strong transportation access and the potential for significant regional investment. #chicagobears #stadium
Nearly 1,000 couples have already submitted applications, marking the highest number of entries the Clerk’s Office has ever received for the event. #lottery #marriage
The program is open to all Cook County veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, National Guard members, and others currently serving in the military. #tickets #veterans
State law requires the Clerk’s Office to hold a ballot lottery whenever multiple candidates from the same party file their nominating petitions at the same time. #ballot #gubernatorialprimary
The initiative was held in partnership with #LovePurse, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential items and messages of hope to women in crisis. #purses