Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough hospitalized in critical condition
Yarbrough, 73, is midway through her term as clerk and is the first woman and African American to hold that office. Previously she was a long-time Illinois state representative and the county Recorder of Deeds. Among her current duties as clerk, Yarbrough is the chief election officer in Cook County and oversees all election functions from voter registration to counting the ballots and certifying results.
According to her spokesperson Sally Daly "Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough has been hospitalized with a serious medical condition and is currently undergoing medical treatment. Her family is requesting privacy and we ask for prayers for the Clerk and her family at this time. "
Neither the hospital where Yarbrough is nor her illness are being released at this time.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5:27PM
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