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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
SPECIAL ORDER NO. 2012-34
SUBJECT: Legal Holiday Schedule
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED
| (a) |
With the exception of Central Bond Court, which convenes every day of the year, the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, shall adjourn, and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, shall be closed on the following legal holidays for the year 2013: |
| January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
Tuesday |
| January 21 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Monday |
| February 12 |
Lincoln's Birthday |
Tuesday |
| February 18 |
Washington's Birthday (Observed) |
Monday |
| March 4 |
Casimir Pulaski Day (Observed) |
Monday |
| May 27 |
Memorial Day |
Monday |
| July 4 |
Independence Day |
Thursday |
| September 2 |
Labor Day |
Monday |
| October 14 |
Columbus Day (Observed) |
Monday |
| November 11 |
Veterans' Day |
Monday |
| November 28-29 |
Thanksgiving |
Thursday, Friday |
| December 25 |
Christmas Day |
Wednesday |
| (b) |
All matters returnable on said legal holidays shall be continued to the next business day of the court. |
| (c) |
The time for filing all motions and pleadings shall be extended to the next business day of the court. |
Dated this 28th day of June, 2012. This order shall be spread upon the records of this court and published.
ENTERED:
Timothy C. Evans
Chief Judge
Circuit Court of Cook County