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document updated 13 years ago, on Oct 17, 2010
the relevant law is
735 ILCS 5/21-101
Really good brochure
the cost of publishing varies; however, the example given, of publishing in the News Gazette of Champaign County, is $200
http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/circuitclerk/Pages/NameChanges.aspx
court fees are $241
help with filling out forms
(SIU.edu)
filling out forms
(UIUC.edu)
http://www.circuitclerk.org/Civil/PROCEDURE%20FOR%20A%20LEGAL%20NAME%20CHANGE.pdf
notes for forms, specifically in Stephenson County
FAQ and a few other things
(seems useless at first, but there are a few useful things here)
http://www.masoncountyil.org/NameChangeForms_Fill_In.pdf
http://www.sangamoncountycircuitclerk.org/PDFDOC/Civil%20PDF/Petition%20for%20Change%20of%20Name.pdf