Press Release

Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Celebrate Women’s History Month

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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Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos’ Office Secures Committee Passage of Will Depository Legislation

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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Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos’ Office Advances Legislation to Create County-Level Will Depository System in Illinois

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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Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Warns Public About Fraudulent “Hearing Notice” Scam

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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Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Celebrate Black History Month

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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Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Launches Historic e-Citation Pilot, Drastically Cutting Ticket Processing Time

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 Mariyana Spyropoulos Completes Comprehensive Phone Number Audit to Strengthen Public Access to the Courts

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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