David Orr, Cook County Clerk

News from the Clerk

For recent information about the Clerk's office, please view the press releases below. 

Contact: Gail Siegel, 312.603.0993, gail.siegel@cookcountyil.gov.

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Heterosexual couples get civil unions for solidarity, benefits
Candidate order decided in ballot lottery December 07, 2011
Ballot lottery will be Wednesday
Candidates File for the Primary Election November 28, 2011
Candidate filing starts Monday, Nov. 28
Statement from Clerk Orr: Early Voters will not pay for parking at suburban courthouses November 14, 2011
Clerk Orr to save $1 million with precinct reductions
Clerk Orr honors best suburban election judges October 20, 2011
2010 TIF revenue down 4% countywide
Moving Day! Re-register to vote September 27, 2011
New Directory of Elected Officials Now Available
2010 Tax Rates released September 22, 2011
Lobbyist Information Download Now Available
831 couples issued Civil Union licenses in June July 18, 2011
Clerk Orr unveils new SEI website
Advisory: Clerk Orr to launch new Statements of Economic Interests website June 20, 2011
First Civil Union Licenses Issued in Illinois
Cook County to issue first Civil Union licenses May 23, 2011
Morris, Paul-Emile elected by coin flips
Two "royal" couples honored in Cook County April 29, 2011
Clerk Orr joins Lt. Gov. Simon in plan to improve 'weak' disclosure
April 5, 2011 Election Results April 20, 2011
April 5, 2011 Consolidated Election
Vital Records offices will be closed on Election Day April 04, 2011
Media guidelines for suburban precinct access
3,500+ ballots cast in last day of Early Voting March 31, 2011
Three days left in Early Voting for April 5 Election
Contested races in suburban Cook County March 28, 2011
Early Voting starts Monday, March 14
April 5, 2011 Consolidated Election Information February 28, 2011
Feb. 22, 2011 Primary Election Information
First Marriage 2011 Video February 15, 2011
Lobbyists earned $2 Million in 2010
Sweet Home Cook County exhibit now on display January 28, 2011
Small suburban Cook primary will save taxpayer dollars
Clerk Orr marries first couple of 2011 January 03, 2011
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Orr calls for moratorium on new Chicago TIFs
2009 Cook County Tax Rates released today November 08, 2010
All precincts reported for Nov. 2, 2010 election
Seven Precincts to Stay Open Late November 02, 2010
Election Day Information
Clerk Orr gives Election tips, trends October 28, 2010
2010 Pre-Election Press Conference Video
Vital Records offices will be closed on Election Day October 27, 2010
Turnout up, may double '06 Early Voting total
You Can Still Register to Vote October 22, 2010
Early Voting Week 1: Orland, Wheeling busiest sites
Early Voting starts Tuesday, Oct. 12 October 07, 2010
Voter registration ending Oct. 5
Election judges honored for excellence September 23, 2010
Sweet Home Cook County South
Candidate Information September 10, 2010
Candidates, referenda, write-in lists now online
Genealogy website one of the "Best" August 23, 2010
Special Senate Election – Nov. 2, 2010
Clerk Orr launches new Lobbyist Online July 27, 2010
Sweet Home Cook County West
Sweet Home Cook County North July 09, 2010
New law changes election calendar, moves deadlines up
Deadline today for independent candidate filing June 21, 2010
Clerk Orr unveils Sweet Home Cook County Exhibit
Candidate Filing Video May 28, 2010
Republicans to be first on Cook County ballot in November
Feb. 2, 2010 Primary Post-Election Report March 11, 2010
Valid Write-In Votes
February 2, 2010 Election Information Online January 29, 2010
Half of all suburban Cook early votes cast in final 4 days
Vital Records offices will be closed on Election Day January 28, 2010
Write-in candidate list for Feb 2; Early Voting ends tomorrow
Equipment Manager Video January 26, 2010
Schedule of Public Viewing
Reported lobbyist compensation jumps 50% to set new record January 21, 2010
68% of suburban Cook Early Voters have cast Democratic ballots
NOTICE January 19, 2010
Election officials launch Early Voting
Marine and his bride first to marry in 2010 January 02, 2010
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Voter registration ends in one week for Feb. 2 primary
Election judges needed for February primary election December 02, 2009
2008 TIF Report: Clerk launches online TIF tool, TIF revenue dips
Candidate order decided in ballot lottery November 09, 2009
Election judges honored for excellence
FAQs: Candidate filing and objections October 22, 2009
Candidate filing starts Monday, Oct. 26
2008 Customer Excellence Award Winner Video October 21, 2009
2008 Tax Rates Released
Election Judge Training Video October 15, 2009
Clerk's lobbyist reforms approved by County Board
Precinct reduction to save $750,000 per year September 24, 2009
Clerk Orr to save $750,000 per year through precinct reduction
Lobbyist Sunshine Initiative unveiled September 14, 2009
Chicago birth and death records transferred to Clerk's Bureau of Vital Records
Election season starts Aug. 4 July 31, 2009
Lobbyist compensation up slightly in first half of '09
Death certificates for Burr Oak burials reduced to $2 July 21, 2009
Listen, read Orr's speech on the future of election administration
Clerk David Orr lauded by national organization July 17, 2009
February 2, 2010 – Primary Election Schedule, Signature Requirements
CookCountyGenealogy.com wins NACO Achievement Award June 10, 2009
2009 Executive Report now available
Office Brochure May 19, 2009
Discovery recounts scheduled
Certified April 7 election results with write-in candidate tallies available April 29, 2009
Write-in candidate list for April 7 finalized
Opinion: 2010 primary needs to be rescheduled March 26, 2009
Early Voting off to strong start
Early Voting starts Monday for April 7 Election March 13, 2009
Voter registration deadline looms for April 7 election
Only 10.8% of eligible suburban voters went to polls March 3 March 04, 2009
FAQ: 5th Congressional District March 3 primary
Precinct-level election results online; Feb. primary turnout up slightly February 27, 2009
QUICK FACTS: March 3, 2009 Special Primary
Early Voting ends Feb. 26 for March 3 special primary February 25, 2009
Feb. 24 Primary Election: Polling places, media credentials, key phone numbers
Clerk Orr's statement on homeless candidate ballot access February 19, 2009
Early Voting for Feb. 24 primary set to end Thursday, Feb. 19
An open letter to Sen. Roland Burris from Cook County Clerk David Orr February 17, 2009
March 3 primary Early Voting starts Feb. 16
Early Voting starts Feb 2 for Feb. 24 Primary Election January 29, 2009
Key dates, deadlines for 3 upcoming elections in suburban Cook
Lobbyist compensation dips in second half of 2008 January 22, 2009
March 3 primary, April 7 general set for 5th Congressional District special election
Chicago couple first to wed in 2009 January 02, 2009
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Orr urges swift action on special elections, warns of price tag
Orr urges swift action on special elections, warns of price tag December 09, 2008
Nov. 4 Post-Election Report Now Available
Precinct level election results now available November 06, 2008
Most suburban voters since record 1992 presidential election
Pre-Election press conference packet November 03, 2008
Advisory: SUBURBAN Cook Election Day Information
2007 TIF Report shows 11.5% revenue jump October 28, 2008
Schedule of Public Viewing
How to Vote Video October 24, 2008
Record number of students involved in Election
More than 100,000 suburban Cook early voters so far October 23, 2008
Early Voting Week 1: Thornton, Rich, Northfield Twps top turnout
New turnout record set on Day 6 of Early Voting October 18, 2008
Early Voting soars to new single-day record
Early Voting off to strong start in Cook County suburbs October 13, 2008
Miss the voter registration deadline?
Immigrant rights coalition celebrates 25,815 registrations October 07, 2008
Voter registration ends today
Updated language of Constitutional Convention ballot question October 07, 2008
County Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Domestic Partnership Registry
Domestic Partnership Registry Fifth Anniversary September 30, 2008
Voters can request absentee ballots for Nov. 4 election
Two weeks until end of voter registration September 23, 2008
27 organizations trained to register homeless voters
Cook County Clerk Orr releases 2007 tax rates September 17, 2008
Clerk Orr and Lt. Gov. Quinn urge military members to vote
Candidates finalized for Nov. 4 September 05, 2008
Cook County Vital Records reopens in new location
Clerk Orr wins Election Center's top honor August 14, 2008
Orr Warns Voters about Registration Rip-Offs
Key Facts for the Nov. 4 Presidential Election July 28, 2008
Fewer lobbyists earning more in first half of 2008
Do the Patriotic Thing: Register to Vote! July 02, 2008
New candidate filings
Sanitary District Trustee Ballot Position Lottery Results July 02, 2008
Free birth certificates offered to flood victims
Loyola University Wins Federal Grant for partnership with Clerk June 16, 2008
Candidate Filing for the November 4, General Election
High School Voter Registration Drive Huge Success May 28, 2008
Presidential primary post-election report
Lottery decides ballot position for November election March 25, 2008
Clerk Orr's office lauded for technology innovations
Lobbyists file earnings for second half of 2007 February 13, 2008
Early Voting ends with a bang
Official Write-In Candidate January 28, 2008
Early Voting has begun
Youth election involvement at record high January 27, 2008
Election Deadline Notice from Clerk Orr
Vital Records Notice January 24, 2008
GRACE-PERIOD VOTER REGISTRATION ENDS TUESDAY
Register and vote the same day at 69 W. Washington January 17, 2008
Grace-period registration begins today
First marriage of 2008 January 02, 2008
Voter registration deadline looms
Absentee ballot applications now available December 20, 2007
New Deadline Reminder for Write-In Candidates
Clerk Orr's 2008 corporate budget drops 6 percent November 16, 2007
Expanded TIF report shows 16.6 percent jump in revenue
Orr’s election package signed by governor November 09, 2007
Lottery results for Feb. 5, 2008 ballot position
Election Judge Recognition Ceremony photos November 06, 2007
Lottery set for Nov. 8.
FAQs: Candidate filing and objections October 29, 2007
Candidate filing set for Monday
2006 tax rates released October 22, 2007
Orr releases 2007 Directory of Elected Officials September 18, 2007
Clerk Orr unveils Sweet Home Cook County
Clerk Orr’s election reforms approved by lawmakers August 16, 2007
Lobbyists file earnings for first half of 2007
Exit survey finds satisfied voters May 11, 2007
Race to be decided by coin flip
Orr's election legislation advances April 20, 2007
Process for discovery recounts and contested races
Post-Consolidated Election schedule April 19, 2007
Consolidated Election runs smoothly
In-person absentee voting begins April 13, 2007
Early voting set to end Thursday
Orr cautions campaigns on absentee voting April 05, 2007
Judges needed for April 17 Consolidated Election
Absentee applications now available March 08, 2007
Clerk's Office notes election improvements, speedier results
Early Voting ends Thursday February 20, 2007
Early Voting set for Consolidated Primary Election
Lobbyists file earnings for second half of 2006 January 31, 2007
Orr issues first marriage license of 2007
Technical review panel set November 17, 2006
Early voting doubles in suburban Cook County
Suburban Cook passes Chicago registration totals November 01, 2006
Grace-period registration a hit
Early Voting set to begin Monday October 10, 2006
Election judges needed for Nov. 7 general election
Registration deadline looms for Nov. 7 Election September 27, 2006
Military and overseas ballots now available
Early Voting sites announced August 25, 2006
County T.I.F. District Report released
Lobbyists file earnings for the first half of 2006 July 24, 2006
Resolutions to fill vacancies finalized
Democratic candidates first on ballot May 10, 2006
Orr vows to make voting improvements
New voting era to begin March 14, 2006
Record number of primary voters
Barrington voters to vote two ballots February 24, 2006
Early Voting begins Feb. 27
Voters can request absentee ballots February 15, 2006
Election judges needed for March 21 primary
Lobbyists file earnings for the last half of 2005 February 02, 2006
Voters to try out new voting equipment
First domestic partners of 2006 honored January 07, 2006
Orr issues first marriage license of 2006
Candidate order set for March primary December 28, 2005
Candidates to begin filing for office on Dec. 12
Early Voting plan announced November 04, 2005
Signature collection for 2006 election begins Sept. 20
Early Voting bill approved August 23, 2005
Voting Rights Act still needed
Lobbyists file earnings for first half of 2005 July 29, 2005
Identifying suburban Cook County voters
Voter turnout higher for top races June 09, 2005
Legislature approves Early Voting
Sequoia to provide new equipment May 26, 2005
Merits of Optical Scan Voting
Cook selects new voting system May 26, 2005
Bill extending absentee ballot counting passes
Referendum approval down from 10-yr average April 08, 2005
Early voting bill passes Senate
Incumbency big winner in Tuesday's elections April 06, 2005
Orr releases first-ever referendum analysis
Bilingual election judges needed for election March 29, 2005
Orr urges suburban voters to participate April 5
Absentee voting begins for April 5 election March 10, 2005
Registration deadline looms for April 5 election
Resolving candidacy disputes fairly February 28, 2005
Bill signed to allow more registration time
Orr issues absentee warning January 31, 2005
Lobbyists file earnings for last half of 2004
Feb. 22 primary election schedule announced January 06, 2005
Candidate filings begin for April 5 election
2004 Post-Election Report December 09, 2004
Orr testifies at federal hearing
Reforming elections December 07, 2004
Candidates to begin filing for office on Dec. 12
Voting bill allows more registration time November 23, 2004
County reports record low fall-off rate
Clerk's office corrects legal notice October 29, 2004
Orr issues Election Day reminders
Improvements at Northwestern precincts October 22, 2004
Students targeted in voter education
High registration may forecast high turnout October 18, 2004
Teens serve in record numbers Election Day
Chinese voters get language assistance October 12, 2004
Poll workers needed to work Election
Orr announces Election Protection plan October 04, 2004
Hours extended for last-minute voter drive
Last-chance voter registration drive Oct. 2 September 27, 2004
Voters can request absentee ballots
Voting easy for college students September 17, 2004
Overseas ballots delivered by fax, e-mail
Federal money to improve voting access September 07, 2004
Registration information in five languages
Identifying Suburban Cook County Voters August 09, 2004
Lobbyists file earnings for 1st half of 2004
Making voting more convenient July 20, 2004
Poll workers should get time off
Proposals sought for new voting system June 11, 2004
Suburban Cook conducts voter canvass
Post-election analysis shows voting shift April 20, 2004
County Clerk's two websites get overhaul
Registration opens for Nov. election March 18, 2004
Clerk's websites overhauled before election
Primary registration figure highest ever February 26, 2004
Provisional voting introduced in March 16 primary
Grocery Day voter drive is Feb. 14 February 10, 2004
Election judges needed for primary election
Voter registration deadline is Feb. 17 January 26, 2004
Absentee voting scheduled announced
Voting information for college students January 15, 2004
Orr issues first marriage license of 2004
Lottery determines ballot positions December 17, 2003
Candidates to begin filing for office on Dec. 8
County's Domestic Partnership Registry begins September 08, 2003
Governor signs election reform bill
Clerk’s office design wins national award July 16, 2003
Bill would prohibit sloganeering
Clerk's office configures ballots in house May 20, 2003
April 1 elections no joke
Orr cancels absentee ballot applications March 19, 2003
Help wanted: Bilingual election judges needed
Orr wants voting made easier for seniors March 01, 2003
Orr reminds residents to sign up to vote
Suburbs hold primaries on Feb. 25 February 19, 2003
What’s on your ballot?
Filing for local offices starts Jan. 13 December 20, 2002
Orr to voters: check for chads
The federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) will reform how elections are conducted October 29, 2002
First Judge program sees numbers climb
Polling places in two townships moved October 28, 2002
Clerk’s office urges voters to check for chads
Voters can request absentee ballot applications October 08, 2002
“Last Chance” Voter Drive Slated For Suburbs
Orr urges commuters to take advantage of Transit Day September 17, 2002
Internet makes it easy to sign up to vote
Clerk’s office issues new voter I.D. cards July 31, 2002
Orr reminds residents to sign up to vote before deadline
Absentee ballot fraud case sends message July 11, 2002
Orr honored for protecting voter rights
Deputy registrars, teen judges score free Sox tickets June 11, 2002
Clerk’s Office Conducts Party Lottery
Orr applauds Senate passage of election bill April 11, 2002
Election totals transmitted faster than ever
New technology protects voter rights March 14, 2002
Voters can use Internet to learn of district changes
Orr announces voter rights initiatives March 07, 2002
Orr seeks touch screen voting test
Orr reminds residents to sign up to vote February 18, 2002
Voter Education Coalition Members as of January 28, 2002
Voter education campaign planned for Chicago, suburbs December 19, 2001
Clerk releases voter instruction video
Registration tops 1.3 million in suburban Cook February 28, 2001