The following is the contact information of the Chinese Consulate in Chicago. Please send your question to them through email.(I personally prefer an answer in writing to an answer through phone). You will get the most accurate answer from them. Good luck.
Chinese Consulate in Chicago
Address: 100 West Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
USA
Tel: 312-803-0095
Fax: 312-803-0110
Email: chinaconsul_chi_us@mfa.gov.cn
Passport & Visa Office
Address: 1 East Erie Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
Tel: 312-453-0210
Fax: 312-453-0211
Email: chinavisachicago@gmail.com