The News-Gazette Library, while not open to the public, does offer a fee-based research service designed to provide businesses and individuals with research of articles from the newspaper's files.
Whether you're looking for a general topic or specific story, we can help-- Instead of plowing through years of microfilm -- or going without -- use The News-Gazette's Library by calling (217) 351-5228.
SEARCH FEES: These fees cover the cost of searching for the articles you request. They apply to all searches.
| Type of search | Fee |
| General search for articles from August 1994-present |
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| General search for articles before August 1994 |
$30/hour (minimum $10) |
| Professional research (Attorneys, insurance agents and detectives; includes notarized affidavit of authenticity) |
$100/hour (minimum $100) |
COPY/SENDING FEES: These fees cover the cost of copying and sending the articles from your search. You may choose what you want copies of and how you want it sent.
| Articles printed out from database (articles 1995-present) | $1 per article |
| Copies of clipped articles (articles before 1995) | $1.50 per article |
| Citation list (list of up to 40 articles, including dates) | $2 |
| Fax charges |
$2 first page; |
| Mail charges |
In U.S., $2; Outside U.S. $5 |
| Federal Express fee (Letter Packet) | $15 each |
For questions, e-mail us at library@news-gazette.com