This year’s format for MINI Takes the States is a bit different, but Chicago MINI Motoring Club members are representing at all 3 locations

WRAPUP: Fantastic fall weather and amazing roads! We had 17 MINIs participating on this 3rd Annual event. Saturday morning drive started with interspersed heavy fog and bright sunshine as we moved in and out of the lower valleys, but the rest of the day cleared up nicely. We took a longer stop in Veroqua for … Midwest MINI Meet 2026 09/25-09/27

WRAPUP:  A great evening at Superdawg.. We started with a 24 MINI drive thru a bunch of cul de sacs in Vernon Hills and ended at Superdawg where we were joined by several more MINIs. We shared the space with the Miata club, and I think we made a pretty impressive showing. Lots of time … Superdawg and the Cul de sacs of Vernon Hills 09/05

Just a super casual Saturday afternoon MINI get-together for a short drive on one of the North Shore’s nicest roads ending with a stop for Ice Cream!!   wrapup: The parking situation at Plaza Del Lago was terrible, but we were able to find a nearby quiet spot for the dozen MINIs who came along … Sheridan Road Ice Cream drive 08/22

Head out to Lisle for their Cruise-in Car show on a Saturday night for a casual get-together and hang out time. WRAPUP: A really nice MINI Cooper turnout for the Lisle Car show with several first or second timers plus a number of club veterans. The weather was warm but comfortable, and we got rock-star … Downtown Lisle Car show 07/18

Take a casual cruise out to Woodstock Illinois on some fun roads with MINI club friends! WRAPUP: A beautiful Saturday Morning brought out a large group of 27 MINIs for a fun drive out to Woodstock. We had a larger than usual number of 1st timers and plenty of long timers. We took the slow … Drive to Woodstock 06/13