David Orr
Orr: One Vote Really Does Matter In Many Local Elections
If you think your one vote doesn’t matter, just take a look at some of this week’s election results.
Pedway’s ‘Sweet Home Cook County’ Display Shows Off Local Celebrities
Cook County officials are paying homage to celebrities born in Cook, in a sometimes surprising exhibit beneath Daley Plaza.
Lawmaker Wants To Stop Using Schools As Polling Places
A state lawmaker wants Illinois to stop using schools as polling places on Election Day, but the idea doesn’t sit well with local election authorities.
Dominick Easily Fends Off Challenge For Cicero Town President
Cicero Town President Larry Dominick easily won his bid for re-election Tuesday in a contentious three-way contest marked by accusations of corruption, voter intimidation and ballot-fixing.
First Marriage For New Year In Cook County
Cook County has a new first couple–the first couple to say “I do” in 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.
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.
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.
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.
Report: Falling Property Values Mean Falling Tax Revenues In Chicago
Falling property values mean falling tax revenues in Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most Popular News
- Body Found In Lake Is Missing U Of C StudentAuthorities have confirmed the body found in Lake Michigan early Wednesday belonged to a University of Chicago student who has been missing for a week.667
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5989
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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