Chicagoland MG Club

CMCG Monthly Club Meeting
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, 2025-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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).

2024 - Halloween Rally, October 27th
2024-10-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Fat Daddy’z, 5437 S Center Ave, Summit Argo, IL, 60501
Halloween Rally, October 27th!
CMCG members don’t put your MG cars away for the winter just yet! There is time for one more CMGC rally!
We will be cruising the winding roads of the Southwest Suburbs’ Forest Preserves — a haunted trail through nature’s own labyrinth with fun games and eerie passages along the way.
RSVP your attendance to Jody at:
Text 312-925-7979 or email jodypubsol@gmail.com
Meeting Place:
Fat Daddy’s
5437 S Center Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(conveniently located off interstates 294, 355 and I-55)
(708) 563-0807
Registration Begins 9:30 am
Driver Meeting 10:00
Departure 10:30-10:45 am
Rally Drive 10:45- 1:30
End of Rally Luncheon and Costume Judging: 1:30 – 3:30
Lock & Mule by Tangled Roots Brewing Company
1025 S. State Street, Lockport, IL 60441
Halloween Costume Judging Categories:
Best Couples Costume – 1st and 2nd Place
Best Female Costume – 1st and 2nd Place
Best Male- 1st and 2nd Place
RSVP your attendance to Jody at:
Text 312-925-7979 or email jodypubsol@gmail.com

Natter'n Noggin - South - March 13th
2024-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-08 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Natter'n Noggin - North
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, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-08 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.

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, 2025-08-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-17 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.

2025 - Westmont Cruisin' Night, August 21st
2025-08-21 16:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Westmont, 205 N. Cass Ave, Westmont, IL, 60559
12th Annual Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair
Featuring the Chicagoland MG Club & Vintage MG Car Club of Chicagoland
This is not your typical Cruisin’ Night. Over 3,000 people come weekly to enjoy not only the 225+ classic cars but also live music, food, drinks, children activities and much more. The event is held in Downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue. (Cass Avenue will be closed from Naperville/Chicago Ave. to Burlington to provide plenty of Classic Car parking) Remember this is not a “Car Show” it’s a Cruisin’ Night & Street Fair open to all cars any condition.
Cars start arriving around 4:30. (Members traveling a distance and would like to avoid rush hour traffic are welcome to come early and park in the public lot north of Bill’s office. All cars should enter the event at Norfolk and Cass. Norfolk is 2 blocks north of Burlington Avenue and 1 block south of Naperville/Chicago Avenue. If you are not able to arrive until later, you are still welcome and can pull in any time during the event. We will be parking all MG’s in front of Bill’s office just North of Norfolk (205 N Cass Ave.)
If you have not attended this event in the past, this is the year to join in on the fun. (this may be the last year for this event) Come on out, show off your car, enjoy the company of other MG members & over 200 other beautiful cars, but most of all relax and enjoy a beautiful evening..
Cruise on in…..Have Some Fun….Enjoy The Cars….
A HEAD COUNT WILL NEED FOR PARKING AND FOOD
PLEASE TEXT OR EMAIL RSVP TO BILL.
TEXT – 630-816-4585
EMAIL – bill@khrenovations.com

2025 - 38th Annual British Car Festival, September 7th
2025-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL, 60067
With more than 250 beautiful cars, this is one of the largest celebrations of British automotive design and engineering in the United States.
In addition to the cars, the festival features a variety of classic car parts vendors, presentations, tech workshops, authentic British food and new car dealers showcasing the latest imports from Great Britain.
Admission for the general public is free, with donations encouraged for Shelter, Inc., which is a non-profit dedicated to providing community based, emergency and longer-term housing for abused and neglected children.
Participant registration fee is $30 before August 25th, $35 after and day of the festival. Prizes are awarded.
Your can register: Register British Car Union
The British Car Festival is organized by the British Car Union, which is a non-profit founded in 1986. It consists of representatives from 20 different Chicagoland British car clubs whose sole purpose is to coordinate the events critical to making the British Car Festival a success each September.

2025 - Apple Cider Run, October 5th
2025-10-05 10:45 - 14:00 | Dunkin Donuts, 315 E Higgins Rd, Gilberts, IL, 60136
Apple Cider Run, October 5th!
CMCG members, this is a casual Fall drive so you can enjoy the amazing fall colors on this ride!
This drive will take us to the All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock, IL. Where you can snack on the delicious apple cider donuts, drink fresh apple cider and enjoy many other apple products. You can also shop in the country store and purchase lots more cool stuff.
Meeting Place:
Dunkin Donuts
315 E Higgins Rd
Gilberts, IL

Driver Meeting 10:45 am
Departure 11:00 am
Ending point:
Moretti’s 2300
Bushwood Dr,
Elgin, IL
Please RSVP so we can firm up reservations for the restaurant after the drive. Last year the staff did a great job scrambling to find us chairs, let’s make it easy on them.
NOTE: WE ARE MAKINGT-SHIRTS FOR THE EVENT!
Our target is $15 per shirt. The shirts will be gray with a new Apple Cider Run logo on the front and back.
Let Rob or Sue know in advance if you want one. Cut off for orders is Sunday, September 14th!!!!
Email or call or text Rob Costello with your shirt size asap!
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL,4XL
Hosted by Rob and Sue Costello

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.

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.
