Chicagoland MG Club

Natter'n Noggin - South - March 13th
2024-07-10 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-11 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-13 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-01-08 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-12 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-14 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Tom Raddatz Garage, 1600 W 55th St., LaGrange Highlands, IL, 60525, United States
On the second Wednesday of each ODD month we gather together in a more informal environment for Natter‘n Noggin, a British term for a pint and a casual conversation. Tom’s heated garage is spacious and there usually some ‘wrench turning’ going on. This offers a great opportunity for a relaxing gathering and a chance to chat with club members about MG’s and other topics. NOTE: Garage is around the side, NOT attached to the front house.

CMCG Monthly Club Meeting
2024-07-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 Elmhurst Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056, United States
CMGC has regularly scheduled club meetings with presentations relating to the care and feeding of your car, as well as other auto related topics.Third Monday of each month (except December – no meeting).

Natter'n Noggin - North
2024-08-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Fox & Hound, 1416 N Roselle Rd Unit 3032, Schaumburg, IL, 60195, United States
On the second Wednesday of each EVEN month we gather together in a more informal environment for Natter‘n Noggin, a British term for a pint and a casual conversation. This offers a good opportunity for a relaxing gathering and a chance to chat with club members about MG’s and other topics.

2024 - Geneva Concours - Featured Marque: "All Things Morris Garages" - MG, August 25th
2024-08-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Geneva Concours d’Elegance, Kane County Courthouse - 100 S. Main St., Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
2024 Geneva Concours d’Elegance
Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva, Illinois and view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles.
SINCE MG IS ONE OF THE FEATURED MARQUES AMONG THE INVITED DISPLAYERS OF CONCOURS CARS, IT COULD BE APPROPRIATE THAT MG CLUB MEMBERS ATTEND WITH THEIR MG’S PARKED IN THE DESIGNATED CLUB AREA.
Below a link to the application form.
GC – Club Members Parking Registration Form
It can also be found at:
2024 Geneva Concours d’Elegance
Registrations need to be postmarked by 8/12.
RESERVED PARKING FOR CAR CLUBS AVAILABLE (REGISTRATION NEEDED)

2024 - Wine, Cheese & Beer Tour, (WCB) Sept.13-15th
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15 | IL
This is a RSVP event, if you plan to attend please RSVP.
Greetings Follow MG Enthusiasts!

The Chicagoland MG Club’s Wine, Cheese & Beer Tour will occur the weekend of September 13 – 15.
Mark you calendar for this fun and adventurous weekend tour. Our WCBT veterans know this but if you are a relatively new member, it is a great way to get to know your fellow CMGC friends even better.
Friday, Sept 13
Holiday Inn Express Loves Park
7552 Park Place
Loves Park IL, 61111
(815) 654-4100
GROUP CODE: CMG
Holiday Inn Express – Loves Park, IL
Saturday, Sept 14
Departure time from Loves Park is still to be determined (estimate by 9:30).
If you plan to join us on Saturday morning, be at the Holiday Inn Express – Loves Park, IL no later than 8:30 AM.
The Tour will be heading south and west then north, to lunch in Savanna, IL.
We will end the day (by mid-afternoon) in Le Claire, Iowa with plenty of time to relax,walk the town, shop, and explore the hometown of “American Pickers”.
Dinner will be at the Crane & Pelican Cafe. 127 S 2nd St, Le Claire, IA 52753

The 2nd night hotel is:
Holiday Inn Express
1201 Canal Shore Drive
Le Claire, Iowa, 52753 (right on the edge of the Mississippi River)
GROUP CODE: EG1
Holiday Inn Express – La Claire, IA

Sunday, Sept 15
The Tour continues with the most amazing roads in NW Illinois! We will conclude the Tour with lunch in Elizabeth, IL. This is on US Route 20 and everyone will determine their own way home.
Please reserve your hotel rooms As Soon As Possible! We have a block of rooms at each hotel with that reservation expiring in
mid-August.
RSVP MUST be emailed to the event organizers.
Please contact:
Ralph Arata @ 423-884-2831 arataralph13@gmail.com
Russ Mehaffey @ 847-877-1925 r.mehaffey@sbcglobal.net.
NOTE: Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs for the Friday and Saturday “outside” socials.

CMGC: Officers for 2024
2024-12-31 00:00 | IL
Even though this year’s election was uncontested, it is no less important than any other year. Melissa Gonzales has retained the position of CMGC President. Paul Pickley will again serve as Vice-President, Kevin Carlson will stay on as Treasurer. Sharon Powell will continue as Secretary A thank you goes out to Dave ‘Cowboy’ Bralich for again serving as our election official.

President Melissa Gonzales, Melissa is the owner of 1979 MGB LE and has been a CMGC member since August 2017. She is a current member of NAMGBR and has attended the national meets. She has been involved with MGs since she was 7 years old and it has been a big part of her life. Her mother and father traveled from east to west and north to south with their MGs and she hopes to do the same. Her motto ‘keep calm and carry on the MG legacy’. Melissa also serves on the website committee.

Vice-President Paul Pickley, Paul has been in this club since April of 2020. He joined the club shortly after the purchased of his first MGB. Paul currently has a 1977 MGB that is running well. He still considers his car a project, but that’s kind of what got him into these cars. Paul’s father had an MGB when he was a kid which started the interest MGs. Paul also serves on the website committee.

Secretary Sharon Powell, Sharon has been a club member since 1979, serving as secretary the first time in the early 80’s. She previously owned a 1967 MGB and a 1958 Magnette ZB. Her and her husband Jeff currently own a 1971 MGB (that Jeff purchased new) and a 1948 MG TC. Both cars have been on many MG club trips (Midwest and eastern US and Canada) over the past 40 years. Their motto is: The family that MG’s together, stays together. “We are grateful for all of the friendships we have made over the years through this club.”

Treasurer Kevin Carlson, Kevin owns a 1969 MGB which has seen some track time at Blackhawk Farms, Milwaukee Mile, and Road America. Kevin has been a member since 2004 and accepted the club’s treasurer position in May 2022. Advocates that the technical expertise of members and driving events are the essence of the club.

2024 CMGC & VMGCCC Annual MG Awards Banquet, March 8th
2025-03-08 12:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 240 Oak Brook Center, Oakbrook, IL, 60523, United States
The Chicagoland MG Club – Annual Awards Banquet.
All CMGC and VMGCC members are invited to celebrate the 2024 Driving Season – and to launch the 2025 Driving Season. Weather permitting – DRIVE YOUR MG!

Luncheon – Club & Driving Event Awards – and maybe…one or two Surprises!!
Family Style Menu:
Served with Freshly Baked Bread, Coffee, Hot / Cold Tea, Assorted Soda
First Course: Caesar Salad: Truffle & Honey Whopped Ricotta: Crab Cakes
Second Course: Spaghetti Marinara: Chicken & Spinach Manicotti: Beef Medallions in Balsamic Cream Sauce: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Third Course (Desserts): Gigi’s Butter Cake: Vera’s Lemon Cookies
$42 per person; Cash bar
COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN WITH A CHECK PAYABLE TO CMGC – BY MONDAY, MARCH 3rd 2025
SEND TO:
Chicagoland MG Club
P.O. Box 455
Addison, Illinois 60101
2024 MG AWARDS BANQUET (Form)
Click on the link above to download the form

2025 - NAMGAR GT-50 - Traverse City, MI - June 2nd - 6th 2025
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-06-06 17:00 | GREAT WOLF LODGE, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN, 3575 US-31, Traverse City, MI, 49684
2025 – NAMGAR GT-50 – Traverse City, MI June 2-6th 2025
70th MGA Anniversary
Get more information by going to the NAMGAR website: 2025 – NAMGAR GT-50

Register: Here

2025 - GOF Central, June 16th-20th
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-20 | Double Tree Suites by Hilton, 2111 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Welcome to GOF Central 2025!
Proudly hosted by the Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago. Please join us June 16-20, 2025 as the GOF Central celebrates 75 years of the MG TD!
Locate at the Double Tree Suites By Hilton
2111 Butterfield Rd.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Car show at St James Farm in Warrenville
Go to GOF Central 2025 for more information on this event including, schedules, activities, accommodations & registration.
Hope to see you all there!

CMCG Monthly Club Meeting
2025-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 Elmhurst Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056, United States
CMGC has regularly scheduled club meetings with presentations relating to the care and feeding of your car, as well as other auto related topics. Third Monday of each month (except December – no meeting).

2025 NAMGBR25 - Hosted by the Chicagoland MG Club, July 28th - 31st 2025
2025-07-28 10:00 - 2025-07-31 22:00 | Holiday Inn – Crystal Lake, IL, 800 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014
MG2025 is supported by, the Chicagoland MG Club. This is a multi-day celebration of all things MG and a gathering of MG enthusiasts from around the globe. The MG2025 annual convention is being hosted in Crystal Lake, Illinois from July 28th to 31st 2025 .
Take a look at the MG2025 Promotional Video to see what is planned.
YouTube Video – Click here
Jump to the MG2025 page for an overview and learn more about this event.
Additional information for club members:
HOTEL INFO
Our Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn – Crystal Lake, IL, 800 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (about 50 miles northwest of Chicago). Their phone number is 815-477-7000 and the group rate is $124/night plus tax.
Once you have completed and paid for your MG2025 Registration, you will receive an E-mail confirmation containing steps on how to book your room.
YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR MG2025 BEFORE YOU CAN BOOK A ROOM AT THE HOTEL.
QUESTIONS? email to: info@mg2025.org
TECH SESSION SPEAKERS
Steve Skegg Hall of Shame – Tales from the Fix-it Garage
10:00AM – Wednesday
Mark Huff H Series SU Carbs
9:30-10:30 & 11:00-12:00 Tuesday -and-
9:30-10:30 & 11:00-12:00 Wednesday
John Twist Speed Tuning
3:00 – 4:00 Tuesday
John Twist John’s ROLLING TECH SESSION
9:30 – 2:00 Wednesday
Come back to this website for updated information. We look forward to seeing you there.
