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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos announced today that the Office’s Investigations Division has formally adopted the Shared Principles, a landmark agreement between the NAACP Illinois State Conference and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP).
