Yarbrough, 73, was the first woman and first African American to be elected Cook County Clerk when she first took office in 2018. She died on April 7.
CHICAGO -- The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Monday paid tribute to late Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who died last month after being hospitalized with a serious medical condition.The board held a special meeting to offer tributes from Yarbrough's family, staff, and local elected officials – including County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.During the meeting, a symbolic resolution was passed, recognizing her life and work.
Yarbrough also was an Illinois state representative from 2001 until 2012, representing parts of the western suburbs.'She was a true trailblazer, who inspired a generation of young women and men to follow her example of putting service before herself,' said interim Cook County Clerk Cedric Giles, who was her top deputy before she died.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Interim clerk appointed to Cook County Clerk's Office following Yarbrough's deathAn interim clerk has been appointed to the Cook County Clerk's Office following the recent death of Karen Yarbrough.
Read more »
Interim Cook County Clerk, Democratic candidate selected following death of Karen YarbroughThe Cook County Democratic Party has named an interim Cook County Clerk and a candidate for the November election Friday following the death of Karen Yarbrough.
Read more »
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough remembered at special meeting of Board of CommissionersFamily, friends and colleagues of former Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough gathered Monday to remember and honor her legacy at a special meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Read more »
Cook County commissioner Monica Gordon is the Democratic Party’s choice for county clerkCook County Democrats Friday tapped county Commissioner Monica Gordon to replace the late county Clerk Karen Yarbrough on November’s ballot.
Read more »
DuPage County Board ponders legal action after clerk’s refusal to answer questions over no-bid contractsDuPage County Clerk refuses to answer questions from County Board about no-bid contracts.
Read more »
County Dems to choose Yarbrough replacement Seventeen interested applicants sent their credentials to the party by the Wednesday deadline, including several county board members, a sitting state senator and the current clerk of Evanston.
Read more »