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Cook County Recorder
The Cook County Recorder of Deeds was the recorder of deeds of county government in Cook County, Illinois, prior to the position's abolishment in 2020. History of office An early incarnation of a dedicated county recorder of deeds was established with the creation of Cook County in 1831. In 1848, it was eliminated, being merged into the position of clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (which was renamed "clerk and recorder"). For decades thereafter, the clerk of the Circuit Court served as the ex-officio county recorder of deeds. An independent position of Cook County recorder of deeds was re-created in December 1872. 2016 Cook County, Illinois elections#Clerk-Recorder Office, On November 8, 2016, Cook County voters approved a binding referendum to eliminate the office, merging its functions into the purview of the Cook County Clerk. The office formally ceased to exist on December 7, 2020. Officeholders 1831–1848 1872–2020 Recent election results , - , colsp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Moody
Edward M. Moody is an American politician who formerly served as Cook County recorder of deeds. He was appointed in December 2018, and served until the office was abolished in December 2020. From October 2016 through December 2018, he served as Cook County Commissioner from the Cook County Board of Commissioners 6th district, 6th district. Before 2016, he served as a Worth Township, Cook County, Illinois, Worth Township highway commissioner. Early life Moody and twin brother Fred were born in either 1964 or 1965. When they were 14 years old, their mother died. Their father was an alcoholic. Early political career Moody and his twin brother Fred joined the 13th Ward Democrats, where they campaigned for Michael Madigan and other candidates. Over the years, the Moody twins would come to be considered to be among Michael Madigan's most effective and loyal operatives. The twins said, in a 2016 interview, that they regarded Madigan as a father figure. Moody worked as a precinct captai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |