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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Franco-German Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Élysée Treaty

May 23, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Violinist Mathias Tacke and harpist Isabella Olivier

Guests at the International House at the University of Chicago enjoyed an evening filled with beautiful harp and violin music as they recognized the cornerstone of French-German cooperation, the Élysée Treaty.  

German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Celebrates Golden Anniversary

May 22, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest's 2013 MERLIN Awards Gala

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of serving the bilateral relationship between Germany and the American Midwest.

German-French Élysée Celebration in Cincinnati

May 16, 2013 | Germany.info
Hanefeld at EACC Gala

German and French Deputy Chiefs of Mission Jens Hanefeld and Frédéric Doré visited Cincinnati in early May together to convey the message of French-German cooperation and see the traveling Élysée Treaty exhibit at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The visit included meeting members of the community and international businesses, and a Gala hosted by the European American Chamber of Commerce.

70th Anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

May 15, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising gather and light candles

Survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Holocaust, diplomats, university officials and members of local Jewish groups gathered recently to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Europe Day 2013

May 13, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Loretta Wurzel talks about Europe at the Ogden International School

The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany celebrated Europe Day 2013 with a presentation at the Ogden International School about the history and structure of the European Union, as well as its relationship with the United States. 

University of Cincinnati Department of German Studies Awards Ceremony

May 9, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Consul Nikolaus Pohr, Professor Richard Schade, Professor Todd Herzog and Honorary Consul Martin Wilhelmy (from left to right)

The Department of German Studies recently honored the achievements of its graduate and undergraduate students as well as a retiring professor and an alumnus at its annual awards ceremony.

Irene Rotter Receives Order of Merit

May 8, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Irene Rotter

Irene Rotter is recognized with the Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for her lifelong service towards fostering the German-American friendship and for maintaining German traditions and cultures in Chicago.

Green Talents Competition 2013: Are You a Green talent?

Apr 30, 2013 | Federal Ministry of Education and Research / FONA
Green Talents Competition

Join the Competition and get the chance to visit the hot spots of sustainability research in Germany.The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now holding its prestigious "Green Talents" competition.

Germany at the 2013 BIO International Convention in Chicago

Apr 29, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Opening reception and raffle at the German pavilion

The largest global event for the biotechnology industry saw a record number of partnering meetings and panel sessions and drew representatives from 47 states and 62 countries, including a large delegation from Germany.

Opening Concert for the Bach Week Festival

Apr 24, 2013 | Germany.info/chicago
Musical Director Richard Webster, the Bach Week Festival Orchestra and Chorus

Opening night of the Bach Week Festival was celebrated with an evening of excellent musical performances at the Nichols Concert Hall

Chicago

Memorial Day 2013

Graves decorated on Memorial Day

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

Honorary Consuls Unavailable

Honorarkonsul der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Some Honorary Consuls will be unavailable the week of June 3-7, 2013. In the event assistance is needed please contact the Consulate General.

Some of the legal and consular services we offer can also be delivered by an Honorary Consul.

The Consul General

Consul General Dr. Christian Brecht

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

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Transatlantic Climate Bridge

Transatlantic Climate Bridge

The aim of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge is to help Americans and Germans exchange know-how and to pave the way for joint solutions.