Here is a web link for those of you who want information on Illinois records. It has been very helpful. There are searchable sites and as far as I know they are free. <A HREF="http://www.sos.state.il.us/depts/archives/database.html">Illinois Archives</A> Hope this helps you. Shannon I hope I am not breaking any rules here. Just thought all that might need records from Illinois could use this web site.