Welcome!

Welcome to Minis In Northern Illinois.

ALL forms of the Mini are welcome. You don't even have to own a Mini to join. Just have the desire to have fun and make new friends.

Membership:
Dues are $20.00 a year starting January 1st.
Download a membership application here.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Annual Apple Picking Event


NEW!  September 16th:  Annual trip to Jonamac (Apple) Orchard to pick apples and pumpkins (if any are left).  Jonamac is located in Malta, Illinois.  (19412 Shabbona Road, Malta, IL 60150).  We will be meeting at Cathy and Gary's home in Aurora (email us for directions) at 9:45 am to cruise together to a nearby restaurant for Brunch. You can also meet us at the restaurant at 10am.
Restaurant info: Open Range Southwest Grill at the Bliss Creek Golf Course - 1 Golfview Lane, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 - 630.466.0727

www.openrangegrill.com
www.jonamacorchard.com

Please let us know if you will be joining us for brunch so we can make the appropriate reservation.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Mini Meet East 2013


Mini Meet East 2013

Hosted by NEMO (New England Mini Owners)
Tuesday, July 2nd – Friday, July 5th
Kingston, NY
Host hotel: Quality inn and suites
118 Route 28
Kingston, NY  12401
845-339-3900
$99.00 a night plus tax
(The hotel has recently been renovated.  It has 2 floors; no elevator.  Keep this in mind when booking if you would like a 1st floor room)
Meet information will be posted on the NEMO website; www.nemomini.org as it becomes available.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Upcoming Events

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------June 16th:   Mini’s are invited to the Illinois Saint Andrew Society Highland Games at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca – just off I-290 at Thorndale Road.  All British cars are welcome at the event.  Past M.I.N.I. members have displayed their Minis in the show.  This year, at least four (4) M.I.N.I. Club Minis/MINIs will be at the show.
For more info, go to:   www.chicago-scots.org   and click on 25th Annual Highland Games, then click on Car Show. 
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NEW!   June 16th:   Shriner’s Annual Event at Blackhawk Farms
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NEW!   June 16th:   British Car Field Day in Sussex, Wisconsin at Sussex Village Park.
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June 29th – July 2:   Mini Meet East in Montreal.  The Cheribourg Hotel in Magog-Orford, Quebec has been entirely reserved for Mini Meet East.
For more hotel information, go to: www.Cheribourg.com
For more Mini Meet information, go to: www.mainlyminismontreal.com
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NEW!   CLUB EVENT:  July ??:  Monthly meeting TBD – possibly a trip up to an auto museum near Rockton, Illinois.
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July 4th – July 15th:   MTTS – MINI Takes The States.  From MINI USA Web site:  “MINI owners and fans will hit the open road, crossing the country from East to West, stopping only to eat, sleep and have a blast along the way. Registration begins in April”.  The Chicago stop will be July 8that The Autobahn in Joliet.
For more information, go to: www.miniusa.com/play-mini-takes-the-states.html
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NEW!   CLUB EVENT:   August 12th:   61st Annual Club Picnic at Ahren’s in Sandwich, Illinois.
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NEW!   August 19th:   21st Annual Orphan Auto Picnic at Kendall County Fairgrounds .  The Kendall County Fairgrounds are near Yorkville, IL, at the intersection of East Highpoint Road and IL Route 71 – Just one mile West of IL Route 47. U.S. 34 (Ogden Avenue) goes through Yorkville.  For more info, go to www.ccecorvair.com/oap
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September 22:   Annual Vintage Sports Car Rallye.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Upcoming Events

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NEW!   CLUB EVENT:  May 12th:  Monthly meeting at Portillo’s in Downers grove at 3:00 pm.
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May 18-20:  Road America Spring Vintage Weekend
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May 19: Drive down Route 66 with Chicago Mini Motoring Club: Start point in Wilmington, IL and end in Pontiac, IL - Several other car clubs will be making the trip on the same day including the Austin Healey and MG clubs
For more info go to: www.chicagominiclub.com
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June 1st thru 3rd:   Champagne British Car Festival, Bloomington, IL.  Our club is planning a cruise for either the weekend or Sunday only. Several M.I.N.I. members attended this event last year. More details next month.
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June 16th:   Mini’s are invited to the Illinois Saint Andrew Society Highland Games at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca – just off I-290 at Thorndale Road.  All British cars are welcome at the event.  Past M.I.N.I. members have displayed their Minis in the show.

For more info, go to:   www.chicago-scots.org   and click on 25th Annual Highland Games, then click on Car Show.
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June 29th – July 2:   Mini Meet East in Montreal.  The Cheribourg Hotel in Magog-Orford, Quebec has been entirely reserved for Mini Meet East.
For more hotel information, go to: www.Cheribourg.com
For more Mini Meet information, go to: www.mainlyminismontreal.com
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July 4th – July 15th:   MTTS – MINI Takes The States.  From MINI USA Web site:  “MINI owners and fans will hit the open road, crossing the country from East to West, stopping only to eat, sleep and have a blast along the way. Registration begins in April”.  The Chicago stop will be July 8th.
For more information, go to: http://www.miniusa.com/play-mini-takes-the-states.html
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September 22:   Annual Vintage Sports Car Rallye.
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Monday, April 9, 2012

Upcoming Events

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NEW!   CLUB EVENT:  April 14th:  Monthly meeting at The Filling Station in St. Charles at 3:00pm.  Discussion on future events and election of 2012 officers.  The Filling Station is at 300 West Main Street – at the corner of North Avenue (Illinois Route 64) and 3rd Street.  Weather permitting, we will be having our meeting in the outdoor patio.  Parking available in the rear.  For more info, go to:  http://www.filling-station.com/home.asp
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April 18-21:  Classic Mini 53 by Classic Minis United, Cherokee, NC.  Last chance to enjoy the Springtime colors, Mini friends, and twisty roads with a gaggle of Classic Minis before the Mayan calendar and world ends.  For more information, go to:  www.classicminis.org/mini53.htm
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NEW!  April 22:   CMMC April Drive to Wisconsin. M.I.N.I. members have been invited.  For more information, go to:  http://chicagominiclub.com/2012/03/30/wisconsin-drive-422/
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April 22:   C.O.D. Car Show. Registration/Check-in: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  Cost to enter: $20.00 pre-registration, $25.00 day of registration.  See a variety of classic, hot rods, muscle cars, race cars, motorcycles and trucks. This new car show event will be held in the parking lot in front of the Health and Science Center at College of DuPage.  For more info, go to:   http://www.cod.edu/special_event/carshow/
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April 21- 22:   Annual Classics and Chrome Car Show – the largest indoor car show in Northern Illinois.  Located in Loves Park, Illinois (just 4 miles North of Rockford).  Display your car free.
This is a fund raiser for the Keith Country Day School.
For more information, go to:  http://www.classicsandchrome.com
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May 2-6:  MINIs On The Dragon, Fontana Village, NC.
318 curves in 11 miles in the fabulous North Carolina mountains. Note – our club now has a link on their website
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May 18-20:  Road America Spring Vintage Weekend
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June 1st thru 3rd:   Champagne British Car Festival, Bloomington, IL.  Our club is planning a cruise for either the weekend or Sunday only. Several M.I.N.I. members attended this event last year. More details next month.
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June 16th:   Mini’s are invited to the Illinois Saint Andrew Society Highland Games at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca – just off I-290 at Thorndale Road.  All British cars are welcome at the event.  Past M.I.N.I. members have displayed their Minis in the show.
For more info, go to:   www.chicago-scots.org   and click on 25th Annual Highland Games, then click on Car Show.
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June 29th – July 2:   Mini Meet East in Montreal.  The Cheribourg Hotel in Magog-Orford, Quebec has been entirely reserved for Mini Meet East.
For more hotel information, go to: www.Cheribourg.com
For more Mini Meet information, go to: www.mainlyminismontreal.com
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July 4th – July 15th:   MTTS – MINI Takes The States.  From MINI USA Web site:  “MINI owners and fans will hit the open road, crossing the country from East to West, stopping only to eat, sleep and have a blast along the way. Registration begins in April”.  The Chicago stop will be July 8th.  For more information, go to: http://www.miniusa.com/play-mini-takes-the-states.html

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September 22:   Annual Vintage Sports Car Rallye.
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Invitation from CMMC

The Chicago Mini Motoring Club has cordially invited members of Minis In Northern Illinois to join them on their Wisconsin drive on April 22nd.

Please visit CMMC's website for more information. CMMC asks that all interested parties please leave a comment on their website so they know how many people are coming.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

ALERT!! Winter Picnic – Annual Banquet

Everything is set for March 10th at "On Final Approach" in Glenview.  We have the place from 2:00 pm – 6:00pm. We will have catering from Portillo's. We need a head count NO LATER THAN MARCH 4th. Please email us to RSVP.

Location:
2032 Lehigh Road
Glenview, IL  60025
Just South of Willow Road between I-294 and I-94 (Edens)
Map

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Upcoming Events
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February 10-19:   Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, Lake Shore Drive and 23rd Street.  For more information, go to: www.Chicagoautoshow.com
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February 24-26:   Spring Thing, will be in Wesley Chapel, Florida just North of Tampa.
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CLUB EVENT:  February 26:  16th Annual British Car Swap Meet, DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL (1/2 mile North of Rt. 38 on County Farm Road)  General Admission $5. (NOT in large building.) Free Parking.  February M.I.N.I. meeting will be held there at 11:04 am.
For more information, go to:  www.britishcarswap.info
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HEADS UP!    Annual Winter Picnic in March, probably at an aircraft museum near Glenview, Illinois.
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April 18-21:  Classic Mini 53 by Classic Minis United, Cherokee, NC.  Last chance to enjoy the Springtime colors, Mini friends, and twisty roads with a gaggle of Classic Minis before the Mayan calendar and world ends.  For more information, go to:  www.classicminis.org/mini53.htm
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NEW!   April 21- 22:   Annual Classics and Chrome Car Show – the largest indoor car show in Northern Illinois.  Located in Loves Park, Illinois (just 4 miles North of Rockford).  Display your car free.  This is a fund raiser for the Keith Country Day School.
For more information, go to:  www.classicsandchrome.com
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NEW!   April 22: College of DuPage Car Show - See a variety of classic, hot rods, muscle cars, race cars, motorcycles and trucks.
For more information, go to: www.cod.edu/special_event/carshow
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May 2-6:  MINIs On The Dragon, Fontana Village, NC.
318 curves in 11 miles in the fabulous North Carolina mountains. Note – our club now has a link on their website
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May 18-20:  Road America Spring Vintage Weekend
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June 29th – July 2:   Mini Meet East in Montreal.  The Cheribourg Hotel in Magog-Orford, Quebec has been entirely reserved for Mini Meet East.
For more hotel information, go to: www.Cheribourg.com
For more Mini Meet information, go to: www.mainlyminismontreal.com
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NEW!  July 4th – ??:   MTTS – MINI Takes The States.  From MINI USA Web site:  “MINI owners and fans will hit the open road, crossing the country from East to West, stopping only to eat, sleep and have a blast along the way. Registration begins in April”.  No further info available at this time.  The original plan to end in Chicago has been scrapped.
For more information, go to: www.miniusa.com
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2012 Elections.  Anyone interested in running for office for 2012 should contact Ferb or Andy.  If no one is interested in running, existing officers may be re-elected.  Consider yourself warned!
For the most up-to-date info, go to www.minisinil.com
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Reminder:  2012 Dues (still only $20.00)
Join or renew and you will receive a membership card good for a 10% discount on parts at Bill Jacobs MINI plus a M.I.N.I. key fob

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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
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NEW!  January 14:   Monthly meeting at Ferb and Michiko’s place in Oakbrook Terrace. Gathering starts at 2:00pm.  NOTE:  Michiko’s place is a no shoe, no pet environment.  Please remove your shoes just inside the door - bring your own slippers or heavy sox if you like. Snacks and pizza will be served before the meeting.   If anybody wants something special to drink they are welcome to bring it plus any other snacks or food.  If you need further info, contact Ferb.
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NEW!  February 10-19:   Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, Lake Shore Drive and 23rd Street.
For more information, go to: www.Chicagoautoshow.com
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NEW!  February 24-26:   Spring Thing, Wesley Chapel, Florida
For more information, go to: www.flamemini.net
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NEW!  February 26:  16th Annual British Car Swap Meet and February M.I.N.I. meeting, DuPage County Fairgrounds.
For more information, go to:  www.britishcarswap.info
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NEW!  April 18-21:  Classic Mini 53 by Classic Minis United, Cherokee, NC.  Last chance to enjoy the Springtime colors, Mini friends, and twisty roads with a gaggle of Classic Minis before the Mayan calendar and world ends.
For more information, go to:  www.classicminis.org/mini53.htm
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NEW!  May 2-6:  MINIs On The Dragon, Fontana Village, NC.
318 curves in 11 miles in the fabulous North Carolina mountains.
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NEW!  May 18-20:  Road America Spring Vintage Weekend
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June 29th – July 2:   Mini Meet East in Montreal.  The Cheribourg Hotel in Magog-Orford, Quebec has been entirely reserved for Mini Meet East.
For more hotel information, go to: www.Cheribourg.com.
For more Mini Meet information, go to: www.mainlyminismontreal.com
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Reminder:  2012 Dues (still only $20.00)
Join or renew and you will receive a membership card good for a 10% discount on parts at Bill Jacobs MINI plus a M.I.N.I. key fob
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