A historic mural commemorating nearly two centuries of service by the Cook County Clerk’s Office was unveiled in a ceremony that brought together the newly elected Clerk of Cook County, former Clerks, and other county officials. The mural features portraits and information on the 27 clerks who have served Cook County since the office’s inception in the 1830s. It also highlights key moments in the office’s history, including its early days on the Illinois Frontier and its role in modernizing public records. The mural is now open to the public during regular business hours at 69 W Washington, Suite 500. Pictured are newly sworn-in Clerk Monica Gordon and outgoing Clerk Cedric Giles who unveiled the mural. They were joined by County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, former Clerk Stanley Kusper, and Henderson Yarbrough, husband of the late Clerk Karen Yarbrough. For more information on the history of the Cook County Clerk’s Office and the mural, visit CookCountyClerk.com/history.

Photo Credit: Office of the Cook County Clerk