Natter'n Noggin - North
2025-10-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-12-09 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

2025 - Fall Triad Car Care Safety Clinic for Seniors, Oct. 11th
2025-10-11 08:00 | Venue: Lisle Township Maintenance Building – Lisle, IL, 4719 Indiana Ave, Lisle, IL, 60532
The safety clinic provides a free 40-point safety inspection of vehicles driven by senior citizens (ages 50 and older).
Chicagoland MG Club member Jim Vondran coordinates the Triad Car Safety Clinic each Spring and Autumn. The event grows each year as the Triad organization’s outreach to seniors continues to expand. Seniors are often subjected to unscrupulous mechanics who try to get the seniors to have unnecessary extra services. We rely heavenly on the club members to evaluate the seniors’ vehicles and advise them as to what may or may not need attention.
Volunteers from the CMGC, the Chicago area Model T Club and the Windy City Miata Club help in servicing and inspecting the vehicles.
Vintage and antique cars will again be on display: most are vehicles owned by our volunteer “car guys” who help preform the inspections. After their vehicles are inspected, seniors are welcome to park their cars and view the “classic and vintage” vehicles.
Please contact Jim Vondran directly to affirm your participation as a team crew-member.
Phone: 630-234-7102
Email: vondrangroup@aol.com
*This is a non-sponsored CMGC event.

CMCG Monthly Club Meeting
2025-10-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 and 5 more dates | 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 - Fall Tune Down & Chili Party, Nov. 2nd.
2025-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Dave “Cowboy” Bralich’s Garage, 82 King Drive, Streamwood, IL, 60107
Inspect your MG cars and grab some chili!
The Fall Tune Down & Chili Party hosted by Dave “Cowboy” Bralich will take place on Sunday, November 2nd. This will be the 16th time Dave has hosted this event and is open to CMGC members that want to take advantage of looking under, over, and around your MG, along with the help of other CMGC members that want to tinker with each car that pulls into the garage.
Do you know what your winter project will be? If not, this is a perfect time to gather in Dave’s garage and make use of the low-lift hoist to do some underbody inspection. I am sure we can find something that should be fixed, adjusted, or replaced to determine what your winter project will look like in order to have completed before next year’s driving season. With this being the end of the driving season it could be a good time for an oil change, some tune-up work, or minor repairs. Bring your own parts, oil and a jug for disposal (yes, you will take your old oil away).
If you are set with your upcoming winter project and just want to lend a hand, stop by anyway. Everyone will be welcomed to help themselves to the delicious – Cowboy’s Famous Chili and other goodies that will be provided.

Location:
82 King Drive, Streamwood, IL
Garage is open between 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Any questions email: David Bralich – dbralich@sbcglobal.net
There is always a good crowd of MG enthusiasts and members looking to lend a hand or just hang out and talk MG’s.

2026 Amtrak Road Trip, Jan. 16th-18th
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18 | IL
All aboard the Amtrak (Blue Water) train. Leave the driving to Amtrak, take a road trip with CMGC friends in January 2026.
AMTRAK Road Trip 2026
January 16th – 18th, 2026
For 2026 we will be visiting a new destination, Lansing, Michigan.
Home of the R. E. Olds Museum
We will be departing Chicago Union Station on Friday January 16th and returning Sunday January 18th.
Details for AMTRAK:
Train # 364 (Blue Water) departs Chicago Union Station JAN 16th at 4:00 pm, arriving at East Lansing at 8:55 pm.
Train # 365 (Blue Water) departs East Lansing JAN 18th at 8:54 am, arriving back at Chicago Union Station at 11:45 am.
Plan on meeting in the Union Station food concession area at 2:00 pm.
Feel free to bring snacks, appetizers and perhaps a beverage to enjoy on the ride to East Lansing.
Hotel: Double Tree by Hilton Lansing Michigan. 111 North Grand Ave, Lansing, Michigan
(517) 267-3456.
To make reservations, call 517-482-0188. Each guest must identify themselves as part of the Chicagoland MG Club group and use code 92X. Reservations need to be made before 12/17/2025 to receive the discounted rate of $134.00 per night before taxes.
On Saturday, we will be visiting the R.E. Olds Museum that is about three blocks away from the hotel. Later, we will head to Sidecar Slider Bar for food and drinks.
RSVP Phil Wydra at PJW102@aol.com so we can have an accurate headcount.
Please return the the CMCG website for updates or December and January Drivelines as the departure date gets closer.

2026 - 29th Annual All Sports Car Swap Meet and Autojumble, March 15th
2026-03-15 08:00 - 14:00 | DuPage County Fair Grounds, 2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, IL, 60187, United States
Sponsored by the Chicagoland MG Club
This is a fantastic annual event that the CMGC has been sponsoring since 1997. Since 1997. This event will once again be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois in early spring.

Vendors hurry and get your registration in early. All vendors will be indoors, within a heated facility that is centrally located approximately 30 miles due west of downtown Chicago. Click on the Google map link to the right for directions.

Gate Admission tickets will be $7. Kids 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) are still free. As always, parking is free. Check the Chicago area Craigslist for Swap Meet vendor posting under ‘Auto Parts’. There will be a food vendor on site and an ATM in the building. Nearby lodging is available for out of town visitors.
For those that want to participate as a vendor. Rates are listed below, you can go to Swap Meet and Autojumble (click here) and complete the form.
Space 10 x 10 @ $45.00 each.
Tables @ $5.00 each
Chairs @ $1.00 each.
Return the completed form and full amount to:
Chicagoland MG Club, PO Box 455, Addison IL 60101.

2026 - CMGC Spring Tune Up, April 18th
2026-04-18 10:00 | Don’s Auto Ade, 2 S 781, Illinois Rte. 59, Warrenville, IL, 60555, United States
CMGC members are invited to tune up your MG’s for the 2026 driving season.

For the 12th year we will meet at Don’s Auto Ade in Warrenville. Start time will be 10:00 am this year. This is your chance to change the motor oil, radiator fluids, check brakes and get a good look underneath your MG. This is a great opportunity to use the resources available to see if there are any issues to take care of before getting your MG on the road for 2025. Six service racks will be available for our use.
There is an Advance Auto Parts store nearby for any parts you might need and remember to bring your own fluids, filters and other supplies. There will be plenty of members on hand to offer advice and assist. Sam from Don’s will be available to mount and balance tires, including those on wire wheels, and do alignments for a reasonable fee. If you need tires or batteries call ahead so that they can be ordered.
Check in with Dave “Cowboy” Bralich before starting any major projects. If you have time afterwards members will be gathering at a local restaurant nearby for food, beverage and conversation.

2026 Spring - Triad Car Care Safety Clinic for Seniors, May 9th
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Venue: Lisle Township Maintenance Building – Lisle, IL, 4719 Indiana Ave, Lisle, IL, 60532

2026 - Spring Chicken Run Rally, May 17th
2026-05-17 00:00 | Panera Bread – Arboretum Shopping Center, 100 West Higgins Road at Route 59 and 72,, South Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
SAVE – THE – DATE
Spring Chicken Run Rally, May 17th

President's Picnic - 50th and 60th Club Celebration, June 7th
2026-06-07 00:00 | St. James Farm Forest Preserve, 2S541 Winfield Rd., Warrenville, IL, 60555
Join us for the Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago Diamond Jubilee and the Chicagoland MG Club Golden Jubilee, as we celebrate our respective 60th and 50th anniversaries.
Time: TBD
Everyone is encouraged to bring their MG to park on the lawn. Food will be provided, more on that later.

2026 - MG International - August 23rd - 27th
2026-08-23 - 2026-08-27 | KALAHARI RESORTS & CONVENTIONS, 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870
MG International 2026 – An All MG Event
Hosted by The North American Council of MG Registers
Shores & Islands
Cedar Point – Sandusky, OH
at the Sandusky Kalahari Resort
All MG enthusiast are welcomed to attend.
Questions? email to: info@mginternational2026.org
“The Marque of Friendship” website will be live in late 2025
www.mginternational2026.org
This is not a Chicagoland MG Club sponsored event.
