PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Markham courthouse remains closed

Released On 08/27/2007

Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced that the Sixth Municipal District Courthouse in south suburban Markham will remain closed today, Monday, August 27, 2007, except for a bond call for defendants in police custody who have not yet had an initial court appearance for the setting of bail.

The courthouse had been closed on Friday, August 24, due to a loss of electrical power and communications caused by inclement weather.

The Sixth Municipal District courthouse is located at 16501 South Kedzie Parkway in Markham.

An announcement will be made as soon the Office of the Chief Judge is notified when power has been restored to the courthouse and when an order has been issued rescheduling today’s cases for hearing.