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Applications for first Cook County marriage license of 2023 open through Monday

December 25, 2022 / 8:16 AM CST / CBS Chicago

Applications for first 2023 Cook County marriage license now open

CHICAGO (CBS) – If you're planning on tying the knot, you can be the lucky couple who could win Cook County's first marriage license of 2023 along with some nice gifts.

The Cook County Clerk's Office is accepting applications through Monday.

The winning couple will exchange vows on Monday, Jan. 3.

They will also win steaks and lobster tails from Whittingham meats, sparkling wine, a wedding dance lesson, wedding flowers, and more.

To apply go to cookcountyclerk.com/firstmarriage.

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Jeramie Bizzle

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com and Sportskeeda.