German Consulate General Chicago

Chicago Skyline from Belmont Harbor Enlarge image (© Germany.info/chicago) Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General in Chicago. Here you will find information on Germany, the consular services we provide and German-related news and events in Chicago and the Midwest. The Consulate General's area of jurisdiction comprises the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. 

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University of Hamburg Alumni Association

Apr 9, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
The University of Hamburg Alumni Association attends a presentation about air cargo.

The University of Hamburg Alumni Association recently coordinated an outing to visit and tour an air cargo service at O’Hare International Airport.

Shedding Light on “A Century in the Shadow of the Great War”

Apr 2, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Consul General Christian Brecht and Consul General Graham Paul (from right to left)

The National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri hosts international planning conference for the upcoming 100th anniversary of World War I (2014-2018).

Governing Mayor of Berlin Pays Chicago a Visit

Mar 26, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Press conference with the Governing Mayor of Berlin and representatives from airberlin.

The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit, travelled on the inaugural flight from Berlin to Chicago and met with airport and city officials and one of Chicago’s most famous architects. 

"My Life as a Leaf" by Professor Dr. Janet Davison Rowley

Mar 18, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Professor Dr. Janet Davison Rowley and guests at the German Language Society Chicago

Professor Dr. Janet Davison Rowley spoke to the German Language Society Chicago about her life experiences and her research into chromosomal translocation in human cancer.

James P. Martin honored by the German American Heritage Society of Saint Louis.

Mar 13, 2013 | Honorary Consul Lansing G. Hecker
James P. Martin and his wife Jessica

James P. Martin, attorney and shareholder at Polsinelli Shughart, PC in St. Louis, is honored with the Stemmler-Hecker Founder Award. 

Hannah Arendt Premiere in Chicago with Leading Actress Barbara Sukowa as Guest

Mar 12, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Barbara Sukowa

Chicago film enthusiasts were treated to an extra special performance at the Gene Siskel Film Center with the premiere showing of Hannah Arendt and a question and answer session with Barbara Sukowa.

Consuls General of France and Germany Welcome Lycée Français de Chicago Students at Élysée Treaty Exhibition

Mar 11, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Consuls General Graham Paul and Christian Brecht and students from the Lycée Français de Chicago

Students studying German at the Lycée Français de Chicago recently had the opportunity to visit the Élysée Treaty Exhibition at the Richard J. Daley Center and meet with the Consuls General of France and Germany.

Susanne Saur Evens Honored by the German American Heritage Society of Saint Louis

Mar 7, 2013 | Honorary Consul Lansing G. Hecker
2013 Freedom Award recipient, Susanne Saur Evens

The president of the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, Susanne Saur Evens, was honored with the organization’s Friedrich Hecker Freedom Award.

German High School Day 2013

Mar 7, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Consul General Christian Brecht and students from Niles North High School

German teachers and their students from throughout the Chicago area recently came to the University of Illinois at Chicago to participate in various German language competitions.

dena Energy Efficiency Award 2013 Under Way: Prize Money of EUR 30,000 Beckons Businesses

Mar 7, 2013 | Germany.info
dena Energy Efficiency Award 2013

This international competition rewards excellence in increasing energy efficiency in industry and production. Businesses can submit their application for the dena Energy Efficiency Award until June 30, 2013.

Chicago

The Consul General

Consul General Dr. Christian Brecht

The Consulate General in Chicago is headed by Consul General Dr. Christian Brecht.

Holiday Closure

Peony

In observance of Pentecost, the Consulate General will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2013.

Memorial Day 2013

Graves decorated on Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, the Consulate General will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013.

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