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.

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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 LOOKING TO SCARE OFF YOUR VALENTINE: Check out the 13th Floor Haunted House LOVE BITES, a Valentine's-themed Haunted House in Schiller Park. It's ONLY open this Valentine's weekend. For tix and more info: @13thfloorchicago


IF YOU WANT SOMETHING SWEET AND SOUR: Check out Roaring Table Brewery in Lake Zurich! They've teamed up with Après Pastry & Bakery for a  limited-time sweet-meets-sour pairing. It's a fruit top beer finished with raspberry purée and vanilla, topped with whipped cream AND a Sticky Chocolate Croissant - a handcrafted pastry from Après Pastry & Bakery.  It's only $14 and ONLY available on Valentine's Day! For more details: @roaringtable


IF YOU WANT TO STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS: Check out the Orchid Show happening now at Chicago Botanic Garden! Rewind to the ‘60s and ‘70s at the Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy where 10,000 vibrant orchids are the hottest thing since bell bottoms. Floor-to-ceiling sunbeams made of cascading orchids light up the room in living color! For tix and more info: @chicagobotanic 


IF YOU WANT TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Check out the 57th Annual RV & Camping Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this weekend! For the latest RV models, special show pricing, and camping activations, check out the show this weekend ONLY- for tix and more info: @villageofrosemont

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO SCARE OFF YOUR VALENTINE: Check out the 13th Floor Haunted House LOVE BITES, a Valentine's-themed Haunted House in Schiller Park. It's ONLY open this Valentine's weekend. For tix and more info: @13thfloorchicago
 IF YOU WANT SOMETHING SWEET AND SOUR: Check out Roaring Table Brewery in Lake Zurich! They've teamed up with&nbsp;Apr&egrave;s Pastry &amp; Bakery for a&nbsp;&nbsp;limited-time sweet-meets-sour pairing.&nbsp;It's a fruit top beer finished with raspberry pur&eacute;e and vanilla, topped with whipped cream AND a&nbsp;Sticky Chocolate Croissant - a handcrafted pastry from Apr&egrave;s Pastry &amp; Bakery.&nbsp; It's only $14 and ONLY available on Valentine's Day! For more details:&nbsp;<a>@roaringtable</a>
 IF YOU WANT TO STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS: Check out the Orchid Show happening now at Chicago Botanic Garden!&nbsp;Rewind to the &lsquo;60s and &lsquo;70s at the Orchid Show: Feelin&rsquo; Groovy where 10,000 vibrant orchids are the hottest thing since bell bottoms. Floor-to-ceiling sunbeams made of cascading orchids light up the room in living color! For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a>@chicagobotanic&nbsp;</a>
 IF YOU WANT TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Check out the 57th Annual RV &amp; Camping Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this weekend! For the latest RV models, special show pricing, and camping activations, check out the show this weekend ONLY- for tix and more info:&nbsp;<a>@villageofrosemont</a>

Social with Steph - 02/12/2026 - It's Valentine's Weekend, Chicago - here are some sweet ways to celebrate!

IF YOU'RE FEELING UN-ROMANTIC- CHECK OUT DRUNK SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET- THE GREATEST (DRUNK) LOVE STORY EVER TOLD at The Lion Theatre in Chicago at 182 N Wabash Ave. One professional actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in Shakespeare’s greatest love story: Romeo & Juliet. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the remaining sober actors try to keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking…and what they’re drinking!  Craft cocktails are available for purchase and delivered to your seat throughout the show. For tix and more info: @drunkmayhem

IF YOU'RE CELEBRATING GALENTINE'S DAY: Check out the Galentine's Brunch at Leed's Public House this weekend in Michigan City, Indiana! This year’s featured vendors are NJ Jewels (permanent jewelry), Status Glow Hand Made Candles, and DryRain Boutique. They’ll have their pop-up shops set up so that you can shop to support these women-owned, local businesses!
Reservations for groups of 6 or more are recommended; smaller groups will be sat on a first-come, first-served basis- but you are welcome to grab a drink and shop if there is a wait! For tix and more info: @leedspublichouse

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOME NEW WHEELS: Check out the Chicago Auto Show this weekend and next at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 118th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and experimental and concept cars.  In total, the 2026 Chicago Auto Show boasts hundreds of different vehicles from more than two dozen different manufacturers. In addition, you’ll find numerous automotive accessories, auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project cars, antique and collector vehicles, and interactive exhibits. For tix and more info: @thechicagoautoshow

IF YOU'RE FEELING UN-ROMANTIC- CHECK OUT DRUNK SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET- THE GREATEST (DRUNK) LOVE STORY EVER TOLD at The Lion Theatre in Chicago at 182 N Wabash Ave. One professional actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in Shakespeare&rsquo;s greatest love story: Romeo &amp; Juliet. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the remaining sober actors try to keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking&hellip;and what they&rsquo;re drinking!&nbsp; Craft cocktails are available for purchase and delivered to your seat throughout the show. For tix and more info: @drunkmayhem
IF YOU'RE CELEBRATING GALENTINE'S DAY: Check out the Galentine's Brunch at Leed's Public House this weekend in Michigan City, Indiana! This year&rsquo;s featured vendors are NJ Jewels (permanent jewelry), Status Glow Hand Made Candles, and DryRain Boutique. They&rsquo;ll have their pop-up shops set up so that you can shop to support these women-owned, local businesses! Reservations for groups of 6 or more are recommended; smaller groups will be sat on a first-come, first-served basis- but you are welcome to grab a drink and shop if there is a wait! For tix and more info:&nbsp;@leedspublichouse
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOME NEW WHEELS: Check out the Chicago Auto Show this weekend and next at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 118th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and experimental and concept cars.&nbsp; In total, the 2026 Chicago Auto Show boasts hundreds of different vehicles from more than two dozen different manufacturers. In addition, you&rsquo;ll find numerous automotive accessories, auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project cars, antique and collector vehicles, and interactive exhibits. For tix and more info:&nbsp;@thechicagoautoshow

Social with Steph - 02/05/2026 - Chicagoland has a lot of sweet activities this weekend

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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown this Saturday from 9am-2pm at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, IN! Celebrate Groundhog Day while supporting a great cause! This family-friendly event benefits Humane Indiana Wildlife and combines fun traditions, educational programming, ambassador animal encounters, food, and local vendors - all while raising critical funds for wildlife rehabilitation and education.  Celebrate a beloved winter tradition while helping local wildlife.  Every ticket supports the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned native animals.  Learn about groundhogs, winter wildlife, and how to protect animals in your own backyard. For tix and more info: @alongthesouthshore

IF YOU'RE CRAVING A SLICE OF SUMMER: Check out the Chicago Boat Show this weekend in Rosemont! The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show has a wide selection of boats, an abundance of must-see attractions, and fun features for all ages. There's bumper boats, a Huck Finn Trout Pond, and a Paddlefest Pool! For tix and more info: @chiboatshow

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SWEET: Check out the Chocolate Weekend at the Morton Arboretum! The Chocolate Weekend expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, 2026. Artisan vendors at the Chocolate Weekend expo will offer small-batch chocolate, baked goods, vegan treats, and other handmade creations. For more info: @mortonarb

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown this Saturday from 9am-2pm at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, IN! Celebrate Groundhog Day while supporting a great cause! This family-friendly event benefits Humane Indiana Wildlife and combines fun traditions, educational programming, ambassador animal encounters, food, and local vendors - all while raising critical funds for wildlife rehabilitation and education.&nbsp; Celebrate a beloved winter tradition while helping local wildlife.&nbsp; Every ticket supports the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned native animals.&nbsp; Learn about groundhogs, winter wildlife, and how to protect animals in your own backyard. For tix and more info: <a>@alongthesouthshore</a>
IF YOU'RE CRAVING A SLICE OF SUMMER: Check out the Chicago Boat Show this weekend in Rosemont! The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show has a wide selection of boats, an abundance of must-see attractions, and fun features for all ages. There's bumper boats, a Huck Finn Trout Pond, and a Paddlefest Pool! For tix and more info:&nbsp;<a>@chiboatshow</a>
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SWEET: Check out the Chocolate Weekend at the Morton Arboretum! The Chocolate Weekend expo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1, 2026. Artisan vendors at the Chocolate Weekend expo will offer small-batch chocolate, baked goods, vegan treats, and other handmade creations. For more info: <a>@mortonarb</a>

Social with Steph - 01/28/2026 - It's still January, but there's so much indoor fun in Chicagoland!

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

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