Mariyana Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, joins Andrea Darlas to explain some of the major changes she's made to the office, including instituting a code of ethics, overhauling the employee handbook, and establishing easier access to online records.

Mariyana Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, joins Andrea Darlas to explain some of the major changes she's made to the office, including instituting a code of ethics, overhauling the employee handbook, and establishing easier access to online records.

When our regular hosts are away, the fill-in hosts will play. Enjoy the content of the pinch hitters from Garry Meier to Ray Stevens to Rob Johnson and more.

When our regular hosts are away, the fill-in hosts will play. Enjoy the content of the pinch hitters from Garry Meier to Ray Stevens to Rob Johnson and more.

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 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana Spyropoulos talks code of ethics and making records easier to access

IF YOU'RE A NORTHSIDER: Check out the Chicago Cubs as they face off against the Washington Nationals this weekend at Wrigley! For tix and more info: https://www.mlb.com/cubs


IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Easter in the East: Eggs Across Cultures & Museum Easter Egg Hunt at the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown! There's Easter egg decorating and Museum wide egg hunt. For tix and more info: https://nationalhellenicmuseum.org/


IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FOR GROWN-UPS ONLY:  Check out the Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Four Corners in Valparaiso, Indiana! Grab your friends and hop on over to Four Corners Winery for a day full of fun! Sip your favorite wine, enjoy live music, and get ready to hunt for eggs. For tix and more info: https://www.fourcornerswinery.com/

IF YOU'RE A NORTHSIDER: Check out the Chicago Cubs as they face off against the Washington Nationals this weekend at Wrigley! For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/cubs">https://www.mlb.com/cubs</a>
 IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Easter in the East: Eggs Across Cultures &amp; Museum Easter Egg Hunt at the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown! There's Easter egg decorating and Museum wide egg hunt. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://nationalhellenicmuseum.org/">https://nationalhellenicmuseum.org/</a>
 IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FOR GROWN-UPS ONLY:&nbsp; Check out the Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Four Corners in Valparaiso, Indiana! Grab your friends and hop on over to Four Corners Winery for a day full of fun! Sip your favorite wine, enjoy live music, and get ready to hunt for eggs. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fourcornerswinery.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.fourcornerswinery.com/</a>

SOCIAL STEPH - 03/26/2026 - Baseball is back in Chicago!

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Easter Train Ride & Hunt at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum! Hop aboard the Easter Train and enjoy a fun-filled excursion aboard one of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum's most popular train rides! Passengers will board the train at the depot in North Judson and take a quick trip out across the Kankakee River bridge at English Lake before returning to town. Passengers will disembark from the train at Grasselli Tower. The younger passengers (ages 2 to 12) will participate in our Easter Egg Hunt. For tix and more info: https://www.hoosiervalley.org/ 


IF YOU WANT TO GET INKED: Check out the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention Rosemont! Villain Arts has grown from a single tattoo convention in Philadelphia into the largest tattoo festival organizer in the world. Today, they host more than 30 shows across the United States each year, creating spaces where world-class artists, collectors, and fans come together to celebrate the art of tattooing. For tix and more info: https://villainarts.com/


IF YOU WANT TO GET WILD: Check out Brookfield Zoo's The Glow Wild Lantern Festival . The zoo transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired by wildlife, global traditions and mythical worlds. This breathtaking outdoor experience is perfect for families, couples and anyone who loves immersive nighttime events. For  tix and more info: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Easter Train Ride &amp; Hunt at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum! Hop aboard the Easter Train and enjoy a fun-filled excursion aboard one of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum's most popular train rides! Passengers will board the train at the depot in North Judson and take a quick trip out across the Kankakee River bridge at English Lake before returning to town. Passengers will disembark from the train at Grasselli Tower. The younger passengers (ages 2 to 12) will participate in our Easter Egg Hunt. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hoosiervalley.org/">https://www.hoosiervalley.org/</a>&nbsp;
 IF YOU WANT TO GET INKED: Check out the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention Rosemont! Villain Arts has grown from a single tattoo convention in Philadelphia into the largest tattoo festival organizer in the world. Today, they host more than 30 shows across the United States each year, creating spaces where world-class artists, collectors, and fans come together to celebrate the art of tattooing. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://villainarts.com/">https://villainarts.com/</a>
 IF YOU WANT TO GET WILD: Check out Brookfield Zoo's The Glow Wild Lantern Festival . The zoo transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired by wildlife, global traditions and mythical worlds. This breathtaking outdoor experience is perfect for families, couples and anyone who loves immersive nighttime events. For&nbsp; tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/</a>

SOCIAL STEPH - 03/19/2026 - Spring is here and Chicago is blooming! Here's what's happening this weekend:

☘️ IF YOU WANT TO GET SCARED: Check out the "St. Patrick's" Haunted House Event at Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove. The devilishly deceiving leprechauns have been unleashed and YOU will be challenged to collect the prized coins, avoid the nasty little creatures hiding behind every corner, and escape with your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For tix and more info: https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/


☘️IF YOU WANT TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE CHICAGO RIVER: Join First Lady for their annual St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise and witness the dyeing of the Chicago River in spectacular fashion! Don your best green attire and get ready to shake your shamrocks for a whale of a good time as you eat, drink and be merry from the comfort of our luxurious vessels. For tix and more info: https://firstlady.com/cruises/


☘️IF YOU WANT TO PARTY LIKE A SOUTHSIDER: Check out the Southside Irish Parade on SUN, MARCH 15th! This southside tradition started in 1979 and rolls rain or shine! For more info: https://southsideirishparade.org/

☘️&nbsp;IF YOU WANT TO GET SCARED: Check out the&nbsp;"St. Patrick's" Haunted House Event at Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove. The devilishly deceiving leprechauns have been unleashed and YOU will be challenged to collect the prized coins, avoid the nasty little creatures hiding behind every corner, and escape with your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/">https://hauntedhousedisturbia.com/</a>
 ☘️IF YOU WANT TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE CHICAGO RIVER:&nbsp;Join First Lady for their annual St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise and witness the dyeing of the Chicago River in spectacular fashion! Don your best green attire and get ready to shake your shamrocks for a whale of a good time as you eat, drink and be merry from the comfort of our luxurious vessels. For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffirstlady.com%2Fcruises%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMichael.Garay%40cumulus.com%7Cc06b44c3c8c040c820ff08de8106c8bc%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639090063319960754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=51uU07NaCV9n7cYfkA8v4FIxDsfEfd7ko5UmPPO8zhw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://firstlady.com/cruises/</a>
 ☘️IF YOU WANT TO PARTY LIKE A SOUTHSIDER: Check out the Southside Irish Parade on SUN, MARCH 15th! This southside tradition started in 1979 and rolls rain or shine! For more info:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsouthsideirishparade.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMichael.Garay%40cumulus.com%7Cc06b44c3c8c040c820ff08de8106c8bc%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639090063319984002%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ctwQHOE9gV12QQHEosCs%2B8K%2F6nsqv2EWKCl5%2FPlsrc4%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://southsideirishparade.org/</a>

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana Spyropoulos talks code of ethics and making records easier to access

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