<A HREF="http://www.newberry.org/">Home page</A> <A HREF="http://www.outfitters.com/illinois/history/family/">Genealogy and Family History Research in Illi...</A> <A HREF="http://www.inlink.com/~nomi/vitalrec/il.html">Vital Records Information - Illinois</A> there are places where you can get them without paying the 15.00 if you don't need them certified. I think it is at Ram (believe that is it) Someone will do doubt send you that address -- meanwhile take a look at these and see if there is anything that would help you.