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A MESSAGE FROM
MARIYANA T. SPYROPOULOS
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
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April 2026
Dear Community Partners,
April is the arrival of spring, a season that brings life into our world with its vibrant beauty, colors, and the promise of new beginnings. It's a time that lifts our spirits, inviting us to go outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer.
As we enter this amazing season, let's take a moment to appreciate all the changes happening around us. Whether it's simply watching a baseball game, taking a walk in the park, or just soaking up the pleasant weather, spring offers endless opportunities to connect with both our community and the environment. Let's welcome this season with open arms, finding joy and renewal in the simple pleasures it brings.
Thank you for your continued support.
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| | Will Depository Legislation | | Last month, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County 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. | | |
We’re continuing to expand e-Citation across Cook County.
New municipalities have been added, giving more residents the ability to access their citation information faster and pay online without unnecessary delays.
Find out if your municipality is now live. More are on the way.
| | Employee Appreciation Day | | Last month, on Employee Appreciation Day, we celebrated the dedicated public servants who keep our office running every single day. I am grateful for the commitment, professionalism, and care our team brings to serving the residents of Cook County. Thank you for all that you do! | | |
We recently gathered to celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize the incredible women and organizations whose leadership continues to strengthen our communities.
This year, we were proud to honor WINGS Program, Inc., the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, the League of Women Voters of Illinois, the Chicago Foundation for Women, Hon. Judith Rice, Sheila Higgins, and Carlotta Strong.
Thank you to ABC 7 Chicago's Sarah Schulte for helping lead the program, Caroleann Gallagher of the Women’s Bar Association for serving as our keynote speaker, and Ardent Dance Company for a wonderful performance. We also appreciate the Women Employee Committee for organizing the event and local businesses Hewn Bakery and A.Sweets Girl for the sweet treats.
| | St. Patrick's Day Weekend | |
Our office was proud to join residents celebrating St. Patrick’s Day traditions across Cook County. On Saturday, we attended the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Chicago, and on Sunday, we joined the South Side Irish Parade hosted by the South Side Irish Parade Committee.
Thank you to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Chicago and the South Side Irish Parade Committee for organizing these special celebrations that bring our communities together.
| | Greek Heritage Month Celebration | | |
We were proud to celebrate Greek Heritage Month at the Daley Center, recognizing leaders whose work continues to make a lasting impact in law, public service, and our community. Congratulations to Hon. Tom Sianis, Hon. Anthony Kyriakopoulos, the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois, Tom Kokos, and Peter Rogakos for this well-deserved recognition.
Thank you to NBC 5's Kate Chappell for serving as our emcee and helping make the program so special, to the Perifania School of Hellenic Music & Dance for a beautiful performance that brought Greek culture to life, and to Greek Islands Restaurant for sharing a taste of tradition with our guests.
| | Greek Flag Raising in Daley Plaza | | Last month, we joined our community in celebrating Greek heritage and the enduring values of independence, democracy, and public service. Thank you to Enosis for putting on a wonderful program. | | Clerk Shares Greek Recipe | Every family has that one recipe that's handed down, and this is mine. I had a wonderful time making Pastitsio yesterday morning to celebrate Greek Heritage Month. Thank you, Diane Pathieu and ABC7 Chicago, for having me! | | |
Our office hosted a Women’s Safety Seminar last month at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lincoln Park.
Thank you to Chicago Police Sgt. Michelle Dertz, who came out and demonstrated self-defense techniques to our attendees. The program also provided practical information on street safety, healthy relationships, trafficking prevention, sexual assault awareness, and personal safety strategies.
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Our courts play a vital role in protecting constitutional rights and ensuring fairness through process, independence, and access to justice for all.
I recently shared my perspective in the Chicago Tribune on why the judiciary remains a stabilizing force, especially at a time when trust in public institutions matters more than ever, and how the work happening in Cook County helps strengthen transparency, accessibility, and due process.
| | Our Archives preserve the stories that helped shape Cook County. Ellen A. Martin was one of Illinois’ first women lawyers and helped pave the way for women’s voting rights through her work and advocacy. Learn more! | | The Clerk's Office is taking the Clerk of the Circuit Court Mobile Unit to the Flossmoor Public Library. This Mobile Unit is designed to help you understand your legal rights using Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO). You will have access to attorney‐written articles, step‐by‐step guides, and resources. | | |
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