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