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Karen Yarbrough is the Cook County Clerk. She is the first African-American woman to hold the position. Previously she was the Recorder of Deeds and an Illinois State Representative. Photo provided by Sally Daly

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COOK COUNTY CLERK TALKS ABOUT YEARS OF SERVICE

Karen Yarbrough oversees one of the largest consolidated clerk’s offices in the United States as the Cook County Clerk. She is the first African American woman to serve in this position.