Hi Sandy and all, Here is the URL for the IL State Archives and my other favorites for IL. Be sure to look at all they have to search online and also look at IRAD and see when is available for each county. The IL State Archives---including IRAD branches http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/archives.html The Illinois State Genealogical Society Publications http://www.tbox.com/isgs/publications.html The Kinmundy Express---newspaper 1914-1946 http://www.ford-mobley.com/dafm/gleanings_from1.htm I don't use the IL State Historical Library as much as the others, but someone might like it. http://www.state.il.us/hpa/lib/default.htm Happy searching, Dot