We're baaaack! And it's working! (The invitation to share information, that is.) Someone has sent us new historical information about your poorhouse. But even more exciting, she has told us where you can find information about who the inmates were from 1871 to 1918! If you return to The POORHOUSE STORY at http://www.poorhousestory.com and then find the ILLINOIS page (by clicking on POORHOUSES BY STATE, then OTHER STATES, then on ILLINOIS in the table of states .... be sure to click REFRESH on your browser to see the new material when you scroll down the page just past the last photo. The person who submitted the information wishes to remain anonymous, but she deserves out Thanks! Hope you enjoy! Linda Crannell (aka=The Poorhouse Lady)