📣 ATTN: Our court calendar is available online as a free digital download for easy access throughout the year.

As we reflect on this past year, we are immensely proud of our progress in making the court system more accessible for Cook County’s residents. Thank you to all of our partners and the team at large!

Wishing all who observe Kwanzaa a meaningful celebration rooted in reflection, unity and purpose.

This holiday season, staff across our office came together for a toy drive benefiting Lurie Children’s Hospital. Nearly 1,000 toys were collected to help bring comfort and joy to children and families during the holidays. Thankful for the generosity and care shown throughout this effort. ❤️🎁

On this Christmas Day, I’m wishing peace, warmth and moments of connection with loved ones. 🎄

A little holiday spirit around the office as we close out the year. Grateful for our staff and the care they bring to their work every day!

New laws affecting court processes across Cook County go into effect on January 1, 2026. These changes touch on evictions, safety reporting, outpatient treatment, property matters, jury procedures and additional areas.

Human Rights Day reminds us that justice is strongest when it is accessible to everyone. I’m proud to continue working with our teams and community partners to expand language access, improve customer service, and ensure every resident is treated with dignity at the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Yesterday, Illinois enacted a new law restricting civil immigration arrests in and near state courthouses. Our office remains committed to maintaining safe, fair and accessible court operations for all residents of Cook County.

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Last week, we hosted a Know Your Rights & Be Prepared virtual town hall alongside community partners. Together, we helped residents access clear information on guardianship, powers of attorney, deed transfers and more.

Hey, Bluesky! I’m Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, working every day to make the Circuit Court of Cook County more accessible, transparent and easier to navigate for everyone who counts on our courts.