Hundreds gathered at a University of Chicago chapel to pay tribute to the late Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, known for her trailblazing spirit. State and local leaders, family, friends, and co-workers honored Yarbrough's compassionate and determined legacy. Yarbrough, a fixture in local politics, served as a state lawmaker and was the first Black person and woman to serve as Cook County clerk. Elected officials, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sens. Dick Durbin, and Tammy Duckworth, highlighted Yarbrough's impact in clearing paths for others in politics. Yarbrough's family held a public memorial service, with attendees recognizing her lasting legacy on future generations.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, and other elected officials shared stories about Karen Yarbrough, who died April 7, and her impact as a fixture in local politics who cleared paths for others to follow. https://t.co/yltC7qOEzv
Karen Yarbrough was a fixture in local politics, serving as a state lawmaker and later as the first Black person and first woman to serve as Cook County clerk. She was the treasurer of the Cook County Democratic Party. https://t.co/ZqkdXjPlJG
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Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough's family held a public memorial service Sunday. Attendees said Yarbrough's legacy will impact generations to come. https://t.co/q3DwwEOgZw
Memorial service held for Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough https://t.co/cmv8L6DJYM https://t.co/YXnLaS7mJa
State and local leaders gathered on the South Side on Sunday to pay tribute to Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who died last week. https://t.co/wsoKkcnZpE
Hundreds gather to remember Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough: 'Compassionate, determined, undaunted' @ChristyGutowsk1 https://t.co/k4duwSrZmq
A collection of politicians, community activists, family, friends and co-workers filled a majestic University of Chicago chapel Sunday to say goodbye to the late Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough and remember her trailblazing spirit. https://t.co/RynESCxjoN
Hundreds gather to remember Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough: ‘Compassionate, determined, undaunted’ https://t.co/2vMmUjSPSr