Chicago Couple Wins First Cook County Marriage License of 2025
A Live Drawing Selects the Winning Couple
A live drawing was held on Friday to select the winning couple who would receive the first marriage license issued in Cook County in 2025.
The Winners
Aisha Buford-Morrison and Terrell Johnson, from Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, were announced as the winners during the event hosted by Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon.
A Special Ceremony Awaits
Buford-Morrison and Johnson will exchange vows in a special ceremony officiated by Clerk Gordon on January 2, marking the first marriage in Cook County in the new year.
Special Wedding Gifts
In addition to the honor of receiving the first marriage license, the couple will be treated to a selection of special wedding gifts, including steak and lobster, champagne, Eli’s cheesecake, and lessons in cooking and dancing.
A Record Number of Entries
More than 200 couples submitted their names for the drawing, making it a competitive and exciting event.
Conclusion
The first marriage license of 2025 in Cook County is a special occasion, and we congratulate Aisha Buford-Morrison and Terrell Johnson on their good fortune. May their union be filled with joy, love, and happiness.
FAQs
Q: Who won the first Cook County marriage license of 2025?
A: Aisha Buford-Morrison and Terrell Johnson, a Chicago couple from the South Shore neighborhood.
Q: What special gifts did the winning couple receive?
A: Steak and lobster, champagne, Eli’s cheesecake, and lessons in cooking and dancing.
Q: How many couples entered the drawing?
A: Over 200 couples submitted their names for the drawing.
