First Marriage For New Year In Cook County

Cook County has a new first couple--the first couple to say "I do" in 2013.

• Jan 2, 2013

Heavy Voter Turnout Expected In Chicago Area Tomorrow

Tomorrow's voter turnout in and around Chicago might not be a record, but officials expect it will be substantial.

• Nov 5, 2012

Clerk Orr Urges Cook County Residents To Register To Vote

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and officials in Cook County are joining the effort to get everyone onboard.

• Sep 25, 2012

Orr: Voter ID Laws Could Have Major Effect On Election Day

Cook County Clerk David Orr fears the push for voter ID laws across the country is going to have a pronounced effect on Election Day.

• Sep 21, 2012

Chicago Gay And Lesbian Hall Of Fame Names 12 New Inductees

The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame has announced 12 people and three organizations that will become the newest inductees this November.

• Sep 15, 2012

Report: Falling Property Values Mean Falling Tax Revenues In Chicago

Falling property values mean falling tax revenues in Chicago.

• Jul 19, 2012

2 Investigators: Letters Falsely Claim Homes Have Been Sold In Tax Auctions

Thousands of people are getting letters saying their home was sold for non-payment of property taxes -- when it's just not true. CBS 2's Pam Zekman investigates.

• Nov 18, 2011

831 Civil Union Licenses Issued In Cook County Last Month

Officials say 831 civil union licenses were awarded to Cook County couples in June, the first month they were legal in Illinois.

• Jul 18, 2011

Clerk Expects Big Crowds For Civil Unions On Wednesday

Civil union licenses will start being issued in Illinois starting on Wednesday and Cook County Clerk David Orr expects a big rush early in the morning.

• May 30, 2011

30 Couples To Be Joined In Civil Unions In Millennium Park

Gov. Pat Quinn and Cook County Clerk David Orr will be among those in attendance for a historic ceremony next month, in which 30 gay and lesbian couples will be joined in civil unions in Millennium Park.

• May 9, 2011

Coin Toss To Decide Tied Elections In Cook County

Two tied election races in Cook County are to be decided by the toss of a coin.

• Apr 30, 2011

Cook County Honors Couple With 'Royal Wedding'

A royal wedding of a sort also took place in Cook County this morning, courtesy of Cook County Clerk David Orr.

• Apr 29, 2011

Big Turnout For Early Voting In City, Suburbs

Election officials in Chicago and the suburbs say they are seeing encouraging numbers in the people participating in early voting now underway.

• Mar 24, 2011

Orr Performs Year's First Wedding

Cook County Clerk David Orr has some surprises for the first couple in line this year to get a marriage license.

• Jan 3, 2011

Preckwinkle To County Officials: Brace For Big Cuts

The president-elect of the Cook County Board met with all the county elected officials and delivered a short, but painful message.

• Nov 18, 2010

Polling Places Ramp Up For Elections

It's the 11th-hour push for your vote by candidates all over the state, and the process to register your choice is also kicking into overdrive.

• Nov 1, 2010

Clerk Blasts Negative Campaign Ads

Orr calls them a turnoff for voters, sees limited turnout.

• Oct 29, 2010

Early Voting Popularity Explodes

Thursday is last day to vote early before Tuesday's election.

• Oct 28, 2010