Martin I did not know that myself I thought it was always open as any courthouse in IL. My question is why ??? I dont live in Alexander Co IL I live in Union Co IL . I am not trying to make a discussion out of this on the Alexander mail list but if you had that problem this may save someone else that trip until April. Tim Casey ILGenWeb ----- Original Message ----- From: Martin Pierce To: timc@midwest.net Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 2:01 PM Subject: closed courthouse it would have certainly been helpful if someone would have posted a notice in/on the alexander co.mailing lists that cairo ill closes all genealogy research from jan 15--apr15. thats a long drive for nothing. this is the only county that i have had problems with in getting information. martin pierce --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.445 / Virus Database: 250 - Release Date: 1/21/2003