For their hard work on remodeling the “Band Room” and Vana Tallinn, the Board of Directors has awarded two new shares each to the following members: Mailis Ausmees, Aivo Entson, Krisiina Jakobson, Urmas Vilgo, and Meelis Vähi. Let’s all thank them for their help.Read More →

We are sad to announce the passing of long time Estonian House member Mati Kõiva on May 4, 2020. Mati left the Chicago area years ago and settled in Connecticut where he was active in the Estonian community locally and nationally as President of  ERKÜ from 1996-2006.Read More →

Due to the Corona Virus outbreak, the Chicago Estonian House has cancelled all of its events and remains closed during the “Stay at Home” period ordered by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker. That order currently lasts through April 30, 2020. Please check back for further developments and future events.Read More →

The Estonian House mourns the passing of our long time member Richard Boberg who passed away on April 18th. Share memories and support the family: Obituary.Read More →

Available on Saturdays, starting Saturday, April 11, from 12:00 to 2:00. (Carry to car available.) ESTONIAN BEER: Bottle $3.00 or $5.00 for 2; Case of 20 Bottles $35.00 AlexanderPremium A.Le CoqPilsner ESTONIAN SCANDI CIDER: Pear or appleBottle $3.00; Case of 16 Bottles $45.00 VANA TALLINN LIQUEUR:Bottle 750ml. $28.00; Bottle 200ml $8.00 Carry to car available.Read More →

This year’s ceremony was organized by Siim Sööt with the luncheon prepared by Mailis Ausmees, Tiina Vilgo and their helpers. Decorations were also done by Mailis and Tiina. This year’s program featured performances by the Chicago Estonian School students and a short concert by Marina Veiler (piano) and Yuri Orlov (viola). We want to thank our speaker Helga Kalm (the Political Counsellor at the Estonian Embassy in Washington).Read More →

We want to thank Nora Laos, Gilda Karu & Fred Foy, Eero Pikat, Jaan & Anna Teetsov, Eric Harkna & Tonise Paul, and Siim & Reet Sööt for contributing as GOLD SPONSORS for the 102nd anniversary celebration of the independence of Estonia.Read More →