Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, a prominent figure in Illinois politics, has passed away at the age of 73 after being hospitalized for a serious medical condition. Yarbrough, the first Black person and woman to hold the position, was known for championing legislation to ban the death penalty in Illinois. Her death has prompted plans for selecting a temporary successor and a special election to be added to the November general election ballot. The delay in issuing vital records, including death certificates, has been reported following her passing, impacting services provided by the Cook County clerk's office.
People paid tribute Friday to Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough. She died last weekend from an undisclosed illness. https://t.co/RZKx6ET0d0
Cook County clerk’s office cites lack of special paper for delays in issuing vital records following Karen Yarbrough’s death https://t.co/FWfnAu8jrU
The death of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has led to delays in issuing vital records including death certificates. https://t.co/eLPVkJ4rU3
Cook County ‘temporarily unable' to provide paper copies of birth, death, marriage certificates https://t.co/MZeAzh1wam
The death of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has caused delays in processing vital records, including birth, death and marriage certificates. https://t.co/hIBifGls55
Funeral directors report “temporary interruption” with death certificates after death of Karen Yarbrough. Official copies of birth certificates and marriage licenses could be impacted as well. @WGNNews https://t.co/t7DHx6FHHG
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There are expected to be a host of candidate vying to replace Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough after she died Sunday night. https://t.co/DvBxGrPFHq
Memorial service for Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough announced https://t.co/nPzKDq53Ds
The family of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough announced Wednesday plans for a public memorial service. https://t.co/N7KLQy7xov
Clerk Karen Yarbrough had more than two years left on her second term. The Cook County Democratic Party will vote to appoint her temporary replacement, though the timeline won’t be announced until after Yarbrough’s funeral out of respect for her family. https://t.co/G8AbHD2JUW
The Cook County Democratic Party will pick a temporary successor to the late Clerk Karen Yarbrough and a special election will be added to the November general election ballot https://t.co/ZgQ1DZ4zrC by @kschorsch @WBEZpolitics
As Cook County mourns Clerk Karen Yarbrough, there are plans in the works to pick her successor. https://t.co/I3N1Ev4PcI
As Cook County mourns Clerk Karen Yarbrough's passing, a process will now begin to find her replacement. https://t.co/4RtW2jneHT
Condolences to the loved ones of Karen Yarbrough. She was always kind and chipper. I remember how enthusiastic she was in an interview when she showed us all the functions of the Recorder of Deeds office. She'll be remembered as a trailblazer in Illinois politics.
Karen was a force - one who always wielded a smile and sly wit. She will be missed by many: Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough dies at 73 https://t.co/oMnRfAkkAK
First Black and first woman to serve as Cook County clerk ... and low-key a close ally of former Illinois Democratic boss Michael Madigan https://t.co/QNgyfvcDID
Great moment featuring the late Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough. https://t.co/F2GIA3yueB
Karen Yarbrough, the first Black woman to serve as Cook County clerk, died Sunday after being hospitalized earlier this month. https://t.co/nJrcCY4QAZ
Late Sunday evening, we learned that Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough died after an illness. Looking for photos to share, I couldn’t resist the one of her and President Toni Preckwinkle on a motorcycle for a parade. It really sums up her “let’s do this” spirit. https://t.co/QBCLgIrvMP
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough. Clerk Yarbrough, the first Black woman to serve as Cook County's Clerk, leaves a powerful legacy of public service in our communities. My thoughts are with her husband, children, and loved ones. May…
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough dies at 73 https://t.co/64RlKE1Ivb
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough dies after being hospitalized with "serious medical condition" https://t.co/QRS1HLAHGY https://t.co/1XDCzS6Hbu
Cook County Clerk and longtime Illinois political figure Karen Yarbrough has died at 73 years old. https://t.co/HbNaQzCwHa
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough—the first Black person and first woman to hold the position. Because of her work, County services are more accessible, our government is more responsive to the people, and our democracy is stronger.
I’m terribly saddened to learn of Karen’s passing today. Clerk Yarbrough was a trailblazer, a dedicated public servant and moreover, a dear friend. Sending my heartfelt condolences to her friends, family and loved ones today, may she rest in peace. https://t.co/0EOseJD9Nm
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, a fixture in state and local Democratic Party politics who successfully championed legislation to ban the death penalty in Illinois, died Sunday. She was 73. https://t.co/Jkg5TcQGd7
I'm very saddened to hear of the passing of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, a dedicated public servant. My thoughts are with her family, loved ones, and friends.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has died https://t.co/HOiSEJSFnr
JUST IN: Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who was recently hospitalized for a serious medical condition, has died. She was 73. https://t.co/IlQwk7IKvy