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Dec
14
Cook County Clerk David Orr Issues Statement Regarding Lawsuit Against Assessor’s Office
We saw this coming.
As Cook County Clerk, my office plays a major role in the calculation of Cook County property taxes.
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Dec
11
Candidate Order Decided in Ballot Position Lottery
Clerk David Orr and Director of Elections Noah Praetz conducted lotteries on Monday to determine the candidate ballot positions in the March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
News
Dec
8
2020 Vision: Election Security in the Age of Committed Foreign Threats
My talented Director of Elections Noah Praetz delivering our white paper entitled: “2020 Vision: Election Security in the Age of Committed Foreign Threats”.
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Dec
5
Ballot Position Lottery Set for December 11
Ballot Position Lottery to determine the first and last spots on the March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election ballot.
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Clerk David Orr on Chicago Tonight
Clerk David Orr interviewed on Chicago Tonight regarding campaign funding.
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Nov
24
Thirty years after his death, Harold Washington continues to inspire us
This Saturday will mark the 30th anniversary of Mayor Harold Washington’s death. Harold was a great friend and mentor to many, including myself, and a leader whose legacy as mayor will never fade.
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Nov
22
Candidate filing for March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary begins Monday
Cook County candidates running in the March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election will begin filing their nomination petitions at the Clerk’s office on Monday, November 27.
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Nov
10
Veterans Day Observed
All Clerk's office locations will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Nov
8
Nov
6
Gubernatorial Primary Election Candidate Filing Begins November 27
Candidate filing will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 27 in the Clerk’s Pedway Room in the lower level of the Cook County Administration Building located at 69 W. Washington, Chicago.
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