Just got an email from the Chicago Genealogical Society with information that's relevant to Chicago/Cook County genealogical researchers.
In short, there's a bill coming up that would reduce the cost to obtain a coroner's inquest record from the current exorbitant fees (it can run hundreds of dollars to get a file) to an affordable rate.
If you are an Illinois resident, consider voicing your opinion on the issue.
Information about the bill can be found here:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4210&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=123197&SessionID=108&SpecSess=&Session=&GA=101
And, this form can be used to submit comments:
http://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/123197?committeeHearingId=17574&LegislationId=123197&LegislationDocumentId=156293
Saturday, February 15, 2020
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