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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, hosted an Arab American Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The program honored individuals of Arab American descent in public service and organizations that support the residents of Cook County every day. 

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Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos announced the return of Amnesty Week, a limited-time initiative that gives residents the opportunity to resolve eligible moving traffic violations without added collection fees.

Amnesty Week will run from Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, 2026.

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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, led by Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, today announced that identical Clerk-led proposals to modernize probate safeguards have successfully passed their respective chambers in the Illinois General Assembly. SB3291, sponsored by Sen. Bill Cunningham, passed the Illinois Senate with a vote of 55-0-0, while HB4722, sponsored by Rep. Lilian Jiménez, passed the Illinois House with a vote of 111-0-0.

COOK COUNTY – The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is warning residents about a fraudulent notice falsely presented as an official court communication involving an alleged parking violation. The notices are being sent by text and by US Postal Service.

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On Saturday, Clerk Spyropoulos, along with Chief Investigator Elias Voulgaris, hosted the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s second Women’s Safety Seminar. The program was designed to equip women with tools and information to move through daily life with greater confidence and awareness. 

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 The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is warning residents of fraudulent text alerts of parking or toll violations. 

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Today, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, hosted its annual Women’s History Month celebration, marking this year’s national theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” The program honored women whose dedication to their work continues to inspire and support the residents of Cook County.

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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is warning residents about a fraudulent notice falsely presented as an official court communication involving an alleged parking violation. 

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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, led by Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, yesterday secured the passage of Senate Bill 3291 out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, marking a major step forward for legislation spearheaded by Clerk Spyropoulos’ Office to establish a statewide, optional, county-level will depository system in Illinois.

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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, announced proposed legislation that would establish a statewide, optional, county-level will depository system. The legislation would authorize Clerks of the Circuit Court across Illinois to securely accept and safeguard original wills during a testator’s lifetime.

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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is urging residents to remain vigilant after reports of a fraudulent notice falsely presented as an official court communication regarding unpaid parking charges. The scam document, labeled as an “Illinois Circuit Court – Hearing Notice,” is not a legitimate notice from the Circuit Court of Cook County.

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Yesterday, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, hosted its annual Black History Month celebration, marking this year’s national theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” The program honored Black leadership and public service, recognizing individuals whose work continues to strengthen Cook County’s civic life and justice system.

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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Spyropoulos, has launched a pilot for e-Citation, a major modernization initiative that allows traffic citations to enter the court system electronically, improving efficiency and reducing delays for court users across Cook County. 

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Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana Spyropoulos, received an Advocate for Diversity Award from the Diversity Scholarship Foundation on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This award recognizes individuals who actively advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal system. 

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The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos, has completed a comprehensive audit of all public-facing phone numbers and website listings to ensure that residents seeking court services are able to reach the correct department quickly and reliably. 

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Today, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos, delivered toys that were collected during a Holiday Toy Drive to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

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Today, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana Spyropoulos, along with Commissioners Alma Anaya, Jessica Vasquez, Frank Aguilar and Chicago Alderman Michael Rodriguez, held a virtual “Know Your Rights” town hall.

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Today, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Mariyana Spyropoulos, proudly celebrated Native American Heritage Month. Clerk Spyropoulos awarded Native American Leadership Awards to the American Indian Association of Illinois, the National Native American Bar Association and two Clerk of the Circuit Court employees.

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Today, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana Spyropoulos hosted “Navigating the Cook County Justice System” with Cook County Commissioners Scott Britton, Kevin Morrison and Maggie Trevor at Harper College in Palatine.  The event focused on educating residents about how to move through the Cook County Justice System and featured key countywide agencies.

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The Clerk’s Office brought together judges, advocates and community partners to advance survivorcentered justice and collaboration in Cook County courts. 

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