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Daniel Ferguson and Mandy Fila win the first Cook County marriage license of 2023

Daniel Ferguson and Mandy Fila win the first Cook County marriage license of 2023
Daniel Ferguson and Mandy Fila win the first Cook County marriage license of 2023 00:34

CHICAGO (CBS) -- One lucky couple won Cook County's first marriage license of 2023 along with some nice gifts.

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough picked the couple live on Facebook.

Daniel Ferguson and Mandy Fila will exchange vows on January 3rd, the first business day of 2023. They won several prizes, including sparkling wine, wedding flowers and a wedding dance lesson. 

Congratulations to Daniel and Mandy!

2023 First Marriage Lottery

Watch live as Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough selects the lucky couple for the upcoming First Marriage License of the Year! The winning pair will be wed by the Clerk on Tuesday, January 3 and will receive gifts from: Whittingham Meats, Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Eli's Cheesecake, Duet Dance Studio, The Chopping Block, Lasalle Flower Group, and The Laugh Factory Chicago!

Posted by Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough on Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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