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The Cinema of Juraj Herz in Chicago

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In January 2020, the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago (164 North State Street), in collaboration with Comeback Company, presents The Cinema of Juraj Herz, an eight-film series devoted to the Czech director who specialized in the offbeat and… more ►

Consul General visiting Kansas City

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On December 3rd and 4th 2019, Consul General Jaroslav Kantůrek visited Kansas City. He was received at the town hall by mayor David Alvey and accompanied by honorary consul Sharon K. Valášek he also visited the National Memorial of the First… more ►

Chicago’s Event promoting American Airlines nonstop flights to Prague

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On November 5th 2019 four Czech partners, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, Prague Airport, American Airlines, CzechInvest, co-organized the event promoting a new nonstop flight from Chicago to Prague, launched from May 8… more ►

Celebrating 30 years of freedom and democracy

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On the occasion of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution and 30 years of freedom and democracy, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic organized with partners a number of events. On November 17, 2019 you can see a Czech… more ►

New direct service between Prague and Chicago already from spring 2020

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Václav Havel Airport Prague will have another direct connection with the United States of America starting with the 2020 summer flight schedule. American Airlines announced the launch of new seasonal service between Prague and Chicago from May 8… more ►

Wilber Czech Festival

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On August 2 - 4, 2019, the 58th traditional Czech festival took place in a small Nebraskan town called Wilber. This festival is also known as the largest compatriot festival in the USA. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors attend these… more ►

Founder of Facets Multimedia Miloš Stehlík died

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On Saturday, July 6, 2019, Mr. Milos Stehlik, an important Czech - American, founder of Facets Multimedia, died in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune has published an extensive obituary with the notes of many prominent personalities from the world of… more ►

Society of Arts and Sciences Conference in Chicago

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On June 23,2019 the opening reception for participants of the annual regional conference of the Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) took place at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago. more ►

Commemoration of Lidice in Crest Hill

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On June 9, 2019 the Consul General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, Mr. Jaroslav Kantůrek, attended the annual memorial event at the memorial Victims of Lidice Tragedy at Lidice Memorial Park in Crest Hill, Illinois. more ►

Consul General's Visit to Minnesota

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The Consul General Jaroslav Kantůrek visited the cities St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, June 8,. The Consul General met with representatives of several expatriate organizations and local representatives. In the evening he… more ►