Consulate General of Greece in Chicago

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Open to the public: Monday-Friday 9:30am-3pm

ADDRESS:
650 N. St. Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611
USA

Tel: +1(312)335-3915
Fax: +1(312)335-3958
Email: [email protected]

Emergency tel. (outside business hours):
+1-312-316-1469

Consular Corps Visit | Obama Presidential CenterThe Consulate General of Greece in Chicago participated in the pre-openi...
06/08/2026

Consular Corps Visit | Obama Presidential Center

The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago participated in the pre-opening tour of the Obama Presidential Center, ahead of its official opening to the public on June 19.

The visit offered members of Chicago’s Consular Corps the opportunity to explore the new campus and learn more about its educational, cultural and civic mission for the city of Chicago and beyond.

📍 University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignA productive visit by the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago to the Univers...
06/05/2026

📍 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A productive visit by the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago to the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, one of the world’s leading research institutions.

We had the opportunity to meet with the Dean of The Grainger College of Engineering, Dr. Rashid Bashir, as well as faculty, researchers and university leaders to discuss innovation, advanced engineering, quantum technologies, entrepreneurship and sustainable transportation. These exchanges highlighted opportunities for collaboration between Greek academic and research institutions and the University of Illinois.

Our sincere thanks to Professor Petros Sofronis for organizing this visit and to all our hosts for their warm hospitality and insightful discussions.

Greek Citizenship Seminar | ChicagoInterested in acquiring or confirming your Greek citizenship?Join us for an informati...
05/29/2026

Greek Citizenship Seminar | Chicago

Interested in acquiring or confirming your Greek citizenship?

Join us for an informative seminar on Greek citizenship procedures, eligibility requirements and the necessary steps and documentation. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity for individual consultations and questions.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 National Hellenic Museum

🎟 Free admission. Registration is required:
https://greekcitizenship.eventbrite.com

The event is organized by the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago in cooperation with the National Hellenic Museum, the Enosis Federation Illinois and the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois.

We look forward to welcoming members of the Greek-American community interested in learning more about their Greek citizenship journey. 🇬🇷

Memorial Day Ceremony | Hellenic American Veterans Memorial – ChicagoYesterday, the Consulate General of Greece in Chica...
05/26/2026

Memorial Day Ceremony | Hellenic American Veterans Memorial – Chicago

Yesterday, the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hellenic American Veterans Memorial – Hellenic Post 343, honoring the memory and sacrifice of all those who served.

A wreath was laid in tribute to the Greek-American veterans who fought for freedom and democracy.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Hellenic Post 343 for organizing the ceremony. 🇬🇷🇺🇸

The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago will remain closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/24/2026

The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago will remain closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

SOLD OUT!The Third Greek Film Expo in Chicago has officially sold out! Thank you all for your enthusiasm for contemporar...
05/21/2026

SOLD OUT!

The Third Greek Film Expo in Chicago has officially sold out! Thank you all for your enthusiasm for contemporary Greek cinema.

See you at the Pickwick Theater for four unforgettable days of films, special guests and discussions. 🇬🇷🎬

Hellenic Foundation Hellenic Film Society USA

At 96 years old, she walked into the Consulate with steady hands and a lifetime behind her, waiting to take the oath tha...
05/21/2026

At 96 years old, she walked into the Consulate with steady hands and a lifetime behind her, waiting to take the oath that would make her a citizen.

The eldest applicant for citizenship through naturalization isn’t just a record holder. She represents decades of resilience, years of building a life, contributing to a community, raising a family and holding onto the hope of formal belonging. Her journey didn’t follow a straight line and it didn’t need to.

And in her case, it carries the weight of almost a century of experience, of generations shaped and identities carried across borders.

Ms. Antonak reminds that it’s never too late to choose where you belong. 🇬🇷

05/19/2026

Σήμερα, η καρδιά του Ελληνισμού χτυπά στον περήφανο ρυθμό της λύρας. Με αφορμή την Ημέρα Μνήμης για τη Γενοκτονία των Ελλήνων του Πόντου, ανατρέχουμε με συγκίνηση σε ένα από τα πιο τραγικά κεφάλαια της σύγχρονης ιστορίας: τη συστηματική εξόντωση 353.000 συμπατριωτών μας.

112 χρόνια έχουν περάσει από τότε που ξεκίνησαν οι διωγμοί, οι εκτελέσεις, οι «πορείες θανάτου» στα βάθη της Ανατολίας, τα καταναγκαστικά τάγματα εργασίας, η μεταφορά αμάχων σε στρατόπεδα συγκέντρωσης. Από τότε που μνημεία, εκκλησίες και μοναστήρια καταστράφηκαν και χωριά ολόκληρα παραδόθηκαν στις φλόγες.

Παρά τη χρονική απόσταση, ωστόσο, οι αναμνήσεις παραμένουν ολοζώντανες. Θυμόμαστε τις μητέρες που έχασαν τα παιδιά τους. Τους άνδρες που χωρίστηκαν βίαια από τις συζύγους τους. Τους γέροντες που ξεριζώθηκαν από τη γη όπου οι πρόγονοί μας είχαν ζήσει για πάνω από τρεις χιλιετίες.

Το συστηματικό σχέδιο εξάλειψης των χριστιανικών πληθυσμών και του πολιτισμού τους απέτυχε. Και απέτυχε διότι οι επιζώντες που έφθασαν στη νέα πατρίδα, δεν είχαν μαζί τους πολλά, πέρα από τις εικόνες των αγίων τους και ένα άσβεστο φως.

Αυτό που φώτισε τον δρόμο τους εδώ και τους επέτρεψε να μετατρέψουν τον πόνο σε προκοπή. Δεν αναβίωσαν απλώς ήθη και έθιμα. Έχτισαν νέες πόλεις, εμπλούτισαν την κουλτούρα μας και έγιναν η ραχοκοκαλιά του σύγχρονου κράτους. Στην ποντιακή κοινότητα οφείλουμε συνεπώς όχι μόνο χρέος μνήμης αλλά και χρέος ευγνωμοσύνης.

📍Chicago | Third Greek Film Expo 🇬🇷🎬Join us for four days celebrating Greek cinema in Chicago!The Expo opens with the be...
05/14/2026

📍Chicago | Third Greek Film Expo 🇬🇷🎬

Join us for four days celebrating Greek cinema in Chicago!

The Expo opens with the beloved classic “Η Θεία απ’ το Σικάγο” (The Aunt from Chicago).

Organized by the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago in cooperation with the Hellenic Foundation, the Hellenic Film Society USA, and the Pickwick Theater.

📍 Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

All films will be screened with English subtitles.

Free admission with registration: https://theauntfromchicago.eventbrite.com

A unique opportunity to experience the richness of Greek storytelling on the big screen.

What is the role of the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago? Where did the Ancient Greek gods reside?We spent the mor...
05/12/2026

What is the role of the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago?
Where did the Ancient Greek gods reside?

We spent the morning at Catherine Cook School in Chicago in a fruitful discussion about the role and responsibilities of the Consulate in the Midwest, along with a presentation of the Acropolis Museum kit, “The Twelve Olympian Gods,” to two fifth-grade classes.

A wonderful surprise: the students already knew so much about Ancient Greece, as well as about the Greek-American community of Chicago.

Their enthusiasm, curiosity and thoughtful answers made the experience truly rewarding!

Their homework now: visit Greektown in Chicago … and one day, Greece! 🇬🇷

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού Acropolis Museum - Μουσείο Ακρόπολης

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650 N Saint Clair Street
Chicago, IL
60611

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm

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(312) 335-3915

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