A new research guide is out on Chicago City Governmental Records. You can find the guide on the Northeastern Illinois University Libraries website Home - Chicago City Government Records - Research Guides at NEIU Libraries (libguides.com)
The purposes of the guide: offer an overview of the structure of city government and identify its principle office-holders over time, help researchers understand what records exist for conducting research on Chicago city government & officials and point researchers to the various digital and brick-and-mortar archives that house City government records.
Sections include:
- Departments and Agencies
- City Council
- City Officials
- City Courts
- Archives
Check out the videos on collection overviews and how to access records.
Thanks to a great CGS member for sharing this new guide with us!