Theresa (left) and Mercedes Santos-Volpe. Photo by Tracy Baim
Theresa (left) and Mercedes Santos-Volpe. Photo by Tracy Baim
Cook County Clerk David Orr. Photo by Tracy Baim
Cook County Clerk David Orr. Photo by Tracy Baim
Mary Cameni (L), Sue Sporer, together 29 years, among the first to get license at Clerk's Office. Photo by Tracy Baim
Mary Cameni (L), Sue Sporer, together 29 years, among the first to get license at Clerk's Office. Photo by Tracy Baim
Ginger Francis, Emily Burns, Orr, Jennifer Fortner with Melissa Herrick, Paul Dombrowksi with Joe Serrio. Photo by Hal Baim
Ginger Francis, Emily Burns, Orr, Jennifer Fortner with Melissa Herrick, Paul Dombrowksi with Joe Serrio. Photo by Hal Baim
Emily Rutledge and Lynn Black, together 22 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Emily Rutledge and Lynn Black, together 22 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Tim Frye and Rich Pfeiffer. Photo by Tracy Baim
Tim Frye and Rich Pfeiffer. Photo by Tracy Baim
County Clerk staff with David Orr at the end of a long day. Photo by Hal Baim
County Clerk staff with David Orr at the end of a long day. Photo by Hal Baim
Greg Gale and Chris Ferguson, together 20 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Greg Gale and Chris Ferguson, together 20 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Evette Cardona and Mona Noriega, together 19 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Evette Cardona and Mona Noriega, together 19 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona. Photo by Hal Baim
Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona. Photo by Hal Baim
Noriega and Cardona with Clerk staff Michael Bush and Louisa Nicotera. Photo by Hal Baim
Noriega and Cardona with Clerk staff Michael Bush and Louisa Nicotera. Photo by Hal Baim
Joe Serrio and Paul Dombrowski, 17 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Joe Serrio and Paul Dombrowski, 17 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Ryan Copi and Steven Kriz. Photo by Hal Baim
Ryan Copi and Steven Kriz. Photo by Hal Baim
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serrio. Photo by Hal Baim
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serrio. Photo by Hal Baim
Jennifer Fortner and Melissa Herrick. Photo by Hal Baim
Jennifer Fortner and Melissa Herrick. Photo by Hal Baim
Orr with Jennifer Fortner and Melissa Herrick. Photo by Hal Baim
Orr with Jennifer Fortner and Melissa Herrick. Photo by Hal Baim
David Orr with Carolyn and Sara Kujawa, and their son, Ronan. Photo by Matt Simonette
David Orr with Carolyn and Sara Kujawa, and their son, Ronan. Photo by Matt Simonette
Clerk David Orr interviewed by media. Photo by Hal Baim
Clerk David Orr interviewed by media. Photo by Hal Baim
Mike Kierpiec and Donn Mielke, together 34 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Mike Kierpiec and Donn Mielke, together 34 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Sean Donovan and Alfonzo Diaz, together 9 years this year. Photo by Hal Baim
Sean Donovan and Alfonzo Diaz, together 9 years this year. Photo by Hal Baim
Orr with Alison Gross (L) and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photo: Hal Baim
Orr with Alison Gross (L) and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photo: Hal Baim
Laura Meli (L) and partner of 8.5 years Marissa Meli, with Laura's mom Norma (center). Photo: Hal Baim
Laura Meli (L) and partner of 8.5 years Marissa Meli, with Laura's mom Norma (center). Photo: Hal Baim
Clerk Orr with Carolyn and Sara Kujawa, and son, Ronan. Photo by Matt Simonette
Clerk Orr with Carolyn and Sara Kujawa, and son, Ronan. Photo by Matt Simonette
Charles Gurion and David Wilk, first couple to obtain license. Photo by Matt Simonette
Charles Gurion and David Wilk, first couple to obtain license. Photo by Matt Simonette
Mary Cameni (left) and Sue Sporer, together 29 years, get a license. Photo by Tracy Baim
Mary Cameni (left) and Sue Sporer, together 29 years, get a license. Photo by Tracy Baim
Adriana Collazo and Elizabeth Wieland, together 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Adriana Collazo and Elizabeth Wieland, together 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Miguel Angel Garcia Quirarte and Roger Houts, together 1.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Miguel Angel Garcia Quirarte and Roger Houts, together 1.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Matthew McGrane and David Maier, together 7.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Matthew McGrane and David Maier, together 7.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Couple getting their license. Photo by Hal Baim
Couple getting their license. Photo by Hal Baim
Vanessa Rosenbaum and Laurie Smith, together 5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Vanessa Rosenbaum and Laurie Smith, together 5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Jessica Robinson and Rebecca West, together 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Jessica Robinson and Rebecca West, together 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Tammy and Joanne Kucinskas, together 17 years, from Frankfurt. Photo by Hal Baim
Tammy and Joanne Kucinskas, together 17 years, from Frankfurt. Photo by Hal Baim
Orr with Vanessa Rosenbaum and Laurie Smith of Rogers Park. Photo by Hal Baim
Orr with Vanessa Rosenbaum and Laurie Smith of Rogers Park. Photo by Hal Baim
Orr with Denise R. Cunill and Claire Higgins, together 14.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Orr with Denise R. Cunill and Claire Higgins, together 14.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Jeff Woods and Tom Wray. Photo by Matt Simonette
Jeff Woods and Tom Wray. Photo by Matt Simonette
Laura Noah (L) and Sharmili Majmudar got a waiver to have their ceremony the same day as licenses were issued. With officiant Jeff Ginsburg. Photo courtesy Majmudar
Laura Noah (L) and Sharmili Majmudar got a waiver to have their ceremony the same day as licenses were issued. With officiant Jeff Ginsburg. Photo courtesy Majmudar
Jarvine Colbert (left) and Kush Kwesi, together 8 years. Photo by Dr. Lou Bohr
Jarvine Colbert (left) and Kush Kwesi, together 8 years. Photo by Dr. Lou Bohr
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serio (in glasses) marry outside marriage court, the day after getting their license. Photo by Tracy Katz Muhl
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serio (in glasses) marry outside marriage court, the day after getting their license. Photo by Tracy Katz Muhl
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serio (in glasses) marry outside marriage court, the day after getting their license. Photo by Tracy Katz Muhl
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serio (in glasses) marry outside marriage court, the day after getting their license. Photo by Tracy Katz Muhl
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serio (in glasses) marry outside marriage court, the day after getting their license. Photo by Tracy Katz Muhl
Paul Dombrowski and Joe Serio (in glasses) marry outside marriage court, the day after getting their license. Photo by Tracy Katz Muhl