Research Training

There are hundreds, perhaps even thousands of covenants held in the files of Cook County. Too many for one person to find — in the 1940s scholars tried and had to rely on sampling neighborhoods because it was too labor-intensive.

The only way we will find all these covenants is by bringing together a wide array of people from around Chicago to take on this effort, piece by piece.

Thus, we are offering training and research sessions for members of the public who want to take part. You can make a difference with as little as two hours of effort. Register for training, which will include an online introduction, then an in-person tutorial at the City/County Building in the Loop.

Register for research training with the form at this link.

Fall 2025 training and research sessions:

1. September 5, 12-1:30pm

2. September 19, 12-1:30pm

3. October 3, 12-1:30pm

4. October 17, 12-1:30pm

5. October 31, 12-1:30pm

6. November 14, 12-1:30pm

NO SESSION NOVEMBER 28

7. December 12, 12-1:30pm

Orientation Video (click to play):