At Cook County Clerk David Orr's office Fri., Feb. 21, Matthew McGrane and David Maier, together 7.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
At Cook County Clerk David Orr's office Fri., Feb. 21, Matthew McGrane and David Maier, together 7.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
At Cook County Clerk David Orr's office Fri., Feb. 21, Orr (right) with Alison Gross (left) and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photos by Hal Baim.
At Cook County Clerk David Orr's office Fri., Feb. 21, Orr (right) with Alison Gross (left) and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photos by Hal Baim.
Theresa and Mercedes Santos-Volpe, married that day with their children present (Jadon and Ava, plus a baby not pictured). Photo by Tracy Baim.
Theresa and Mercedes Santos-Volpe, married that day with their children present (Jadon and Ava, plus a baby not pictured). Photo by Tracy Baim.
Sean Donovan and Alfonzo Diaz, 9 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Sean Donovan and Alfonzo Diaz, 9 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Tim Frye and Rich Pfeiffer, 43 years. Photo by Tracy Baim.
Tim Frye and Rich Pfeiffer, 43 years. Photo by Tracy Baim.
Adriana Collazo and Elizabeth Wieland, 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Adriana Collazo and Elizabeth Wieland, 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Mary Cameni and Sue Sporer, 29 years.
Mary Cameni and Sue Sporer, 29 years.
Miguel Angel Garcia Quirarte and Roger Houts, 1.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Miguel Angel Garcia Quirarte and Roger Houts, 1.5 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Tammy and Joanne Kucinskas, 17 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Tammy and Joanne Kucinskas, 17 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona, 19 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona, 19 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Laura Noah and Sharmili Majmudar got a waiver to have their ceremony the day licenses were issued. With officiant Jeff Ginsburg. Photo courtesy Majmudar
Laura Noah and Sharmili Majmudar got a waiver to have their ceremony the day licenses were issued. With officiant Jeff Ginsburg. Photo courtesy Majmudar
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.
Rebecca West and Jessica Robinson, 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Rebecca West and Jessica Robinson, 6 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Chloe Koren and Jenna Whitehouse. Photo by Hal Baim
Chloe Koren and Jenna Whitehouse. Photo by Hal Baim
Emily Rutledge and Lynn Black, 22 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Emily Rutledge and Lynn Black, 22 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Ginger Francis, Emily Burns, Clerk David Orr, Jennifer Fortner with Melissa Herrick, Paul Dombrowksi with Joe Serrio (back). Photo by Hal Baim
Ginger Francis, Emily Burns, Clerk David Orr, Jennifer Fortner with Melissa Herrick, Paul Dombrowksi with Joe Serrio (back). Photo by Hal Baim
At Cook County Clerk David Orr's office Fri., Feb. 21, Orr (right) with Alison Gross (left) and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photos by Hal Baim.
At Cook County Clerk David Orr's office Fri., Feb. 21, Orr (right) with Alison Gross (left) and partner of 23 years Annie Avery and kids Grace, Lily (front). Photos by Hal Baim.
Charlie Gurion (left) and David Wilk were the first to apply for a marriage license. Photo by Matt Simonette.
Charlie Gurion (left) and David Wilk were the first to apply for a marriage license. Photo by Matt Simonette.
Laurie Meli and Marissa, 8.5 years together, from Champaign. Photo by Hal Baim
Laurie Meli and Marissa, 8.5 years together, from Champaign. Photo by Hal Baim
Mike Kierpiec and Donn Mielke, 34 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Mike Kierpiec and Donn Mielke, 34 years. Photo by Hal Baim
Jarvine Colbert and Kush Kwesi, 8 years. Photo by Dr. Lou Bohr.
Jarvine Colbert and Kush Kwesi, 8 years. Photo by Dr. Lou Bohr.
Jeff Woods and Tom Wray.
Jeff Woods and Tom Wray.
Nat and Cynthia Shannon-Hutchison.
Nat and Cynthia Shannon-Hutchison.
Ryan Copi and Steven Kriz. Photo by Hal Baim
Ryan Copi and Steven Kriz. Photo by Hal Baim
The staff of Orr's office celebrate after a very busy day. Photo by Hal Baim
The staff of Orr's office celebrate after a very busy day. Photo by Hal Baim