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Karen Yarbrough

DEMDemocrat

American politician

72

Years of Age

11

Years of Experience

ILResidence (state)

Karen Yarbrough is an American politician currently serving as Cook County Clerk. Elected on November 6, 2018, she is the first female and African American to hold the position. Yarbrough previously served as Cook County Recorder of Deeds from 2012 to 2018 and as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. She became the interim Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois after long-time chair Michael Madigan resigned from the position on February 22, 2021.

Education4 - 4 of 2

Northeastern Illinois University

MA Inner Cities Studies

1996

Chicago State University

BA Business Administration

1993

Past Positions1 - 3 of 3

Assistant Majority Leader

Illinois State House

2011 - 2012

State Representative

Illinois State House

2001 - 2012

Founder

Hathaway Insurance Agency Incorporated

1975 - Current

Other Experience1 - 6 of 6

Board Member

Way Back Inn

Board Member

United Way of Suburban Chicago

Board Member

Proviso Area United Way

Board Member

Oak Park Young Men's Christian Association

Board Member

Maywood Chamber of Commerce

Member

Maywood Youth Mentoring Program

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