ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2003 CONTACT: Randy Nehrt PHONE:     (217) 782-5984 TTY:          1-800-252-2904

Offices to Close for Lincoln's, Washington's Birthdays

Springfield — All Secretary of State offices and facilities will be closed for Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays, Secretary of State Jesse White announced today. Both holidays are observed by all state agencies.

All offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, for Lincoln's Birthday, and will reopen Thursday, Feb. 13.

Driver Services facilities outside Cook County and the Chicago West, Midlothian and Niles facilities in Cook County, normally open Tuesday through Saturday, will be closed Saturday, Feb. 15, for Washington's Birthday, and will resume business Tuesday, Feb. 18.

All offices normally open Monday through Friday will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Washington's Birthday, and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 18.