Yes, I did send this information yesterday. However, I have learned a bit more today, so will re-post the message with additional information. Here is the new "stuff": (217) 524-7216 (the number of the Illinois State Historical Library) or (217) 785-7941 (this number belongs to a staff member, probably the person responsible for sending out the brochure) Also, when I called they inquired if I was a citizen of Illinois. When I told them I was they told me that a copy was available at my local library. I said that I understood that, but I wanted to have my own copy to save time so that when I went to the library, I would already know what I wanted to order. Only then did the person agree to take my mailing address and send me a copy. jk] ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The following item was "lifted" from another list: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com. I thought it would interest anyone who is doing research anywhere in Illinois. Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 15:34:45 -0500 From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <LoganCty@mindspring.com> To: ILPEORIA-L@rootsweb.com I was talking to a woman at the library the other day and she said the Illinois State Historical Library, at the Old State Capitol, has a booklet/brochure that lists all the newspapers, and dates, available for inter-library loan and it is FREE. She was viewing tapes for Ottawa, Rockford areas. So I called the next day and asked about it and the woman said, no problem - need your name and address - that was it. So I am expecting it this week - I hope. It will also have the dates the film covers and areas. So if anyone calls, I'm sure they will oblige. Illinois State Historical Library Old State Capitol Springfield, IL 62701(217) 785-7941