In August 1997, I sent for and received a photocopy of my grandfather's death record from the IL State Archives and the cost was minimal ($.50 per copy). Unless you need an actual certified copy, there is no reason to pay $15. The key word here is death RECORD, not certificate. It is however, a copy of the original. My grandfather also died in Madison Co., but in 1924 so I can't swear to the availability of the 1910 records; also this is a year later so their policy may have changed, but it's worth a shot. The address is as follows: Illinois State Archives Norton Bldg. Springfield, IL 62756 Good luck Eileen in NY