Today, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, hosted an educational program highlighting the Chicago History Museum’s rare print of the Declaration of Independence.
Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos today announced the relocation and re-opening of the Self-Represented Litigant (SRL) Center, a resource dedicated to assisting individuals navigating the court system without an attorney. The Center provides resources, guidance and support to help self-represented litigants understand and manage their legal matters more effectively.
The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, led by Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, hosted its annual Pride Month celebration today, recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership and service strengthen and support the LGBTQ+ community throughout Cook County.
Due to severe weather, courthouses remain closed because of ongoing power outages. The Bridgeview Courthouse, Markham Courthouse, and Branch Courts 35 & 38, located at 727 E. 111th St., Chicago, are closed today, June 12, 2026. All incarcerated defendants at Branch 35 & 38 may appear via Zoom from 26th and California.
Due to a weather-related power outage affecting court operations in the Sixth Municipal District, the Markham Courthouse and Branch Courts 35 and 38 are temporarily closed today, June 11, 2026.
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana T. Spyropoulos today announced a historic expansion of the Clerk’s Office Transparency Data Dashboard to include orders of protection, giving the public access to this critical court data through an interactive dashboard for the first time in 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 unpaid traffic fines.
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana T. Spyropoulos today announced that SB3291, legislation establishing a statewide, county-level will depository system, has passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and now heads to Governor JB Pritzker for consideration. SB3291, sponsored by Sen. Bill Cunningham and Rep. Lilian Jiménez, passed the Illinois Senate with a vote of 55-0-0 last month.
Yesterday, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, under the leadership of Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, hosted an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month celebration. The program honored individuals of AANHPI origin whose leadership and public service support the residents of Cook County every day.
Today, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, joined Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Illinois State Senator Graciela Guzmán, Illinois State Representative Lilian Jiménez, Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez, Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes and Chicago Alderman Anthony Quezada to host a second virtual “Know Your Rights” town hall.
