Cook County Clerk's Office

First couple excited to live "happily ever after"

When Diana Basner first set eyes on Jeremy Nichols, his chivalry seemed too good to be true. More >

Heterosexual couples get civil unions for solidarity, benefits

Heterosexual couples say they opted for a civil union over marriage for idealogical reasons such as equality and inclusiveness or because they needed benefits, survey results show. More >

Candidate order decided in ballot lottery

Cook County Clerk David Orr and Director of Elections Jan Kralovec conducted a lottery Dec. 7 to determine the candidate ballot positions in the March 20, 2012 Presidential Primary Election. More >

Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez file their nomination paperwork

Candidates File for the Primary Election

More than 60 candidates were in line by 9 a.m. Nov. 28, the first day of filing, to submit paperwork to run in the March 20, 2012 Presidential Primary Election. More >

January 2012

All offices closed to oberve New Year's Day holiday

Last day for local governing boards to adopt a resolution or ordinance to allow a binding public question to appear on the ballot.

All offices closed to observe Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

Last day to file a notarized declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate (5:00 p.m.)

Last day to have servicemen ballots available

First day to apply for an absentee ballot

Upcoming Events

02/03/12 - Last day to have servicemen ballots available
02/09/12 - First day to apply for an absentee ballot
02/13/12 - All offices closed to observe Lincoln's Birthday

In the News

ABC7 News: 1st Cook Co. couple wed in '12 engaged for 5 years

Western Springs Suburban Life: Orr's office wise to cut precincts in suburbs

Chicago News Cooperative: TIF Revenue Down Again

Sun-Times: Lose home value? Don't expect a lower property tax bill?

WGN Radio: County issued 831 civil union licenses in first month

Patch: Cook County Unveils 'Transparency, Accountability' Program

Recent Press Releases

VIDEO: Civil Unions

VIDEO: BUILDING AN ELECTION

Election Results Archive

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