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January 26, 2004

Penelope Campbell

Offices to Close for Washington's Birthday

CHICAGO — All Secretary of State offices and facilities will be closed Monday, February 16^th, for President Washington's birthday, Secretary of State Jesse White announced today. They will reopen Tuesday, February 17^th.

Driver Services facilities outside of Cook County, and also the Chicago West, Midlothian and Niles facilities that are normally closed on Mondays, will be closed on Saturday, February 14^th, as well as Monday, February 16^th. These facilities will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17^th.