2009 Cruise Nights in Illinois

A link from Bill Wildt's MotorSports Unlimited WebSite http://www.msutv.com

These are cruise sites with dates and times pending! Everyone is welcome!
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As a precaution-please double check that the cruise is still on in your area. You can help by getting the hosts of the cruise night to send me 2009 dates and times. NOTE: I am placing 2009 in front of confirmed cruise nights only the others are listings and to be announced as info comes in. feel free to call them and let me know with updates for 2009 - thanks.

Don't waste a trip! This list is not guaranteed. Please send any updates my way.

LaSalle County Cruisers Event Listings

www.lasallecountycruisers.com

Mount Prospect 2009 Cruise Listing

Double K Productions Cruise and Community Show Listings

Monday

* Manhattan Car Club Events for more info check here

* 2009- Every Monday 5pm to 9pm May thru September the Mis-Shift Car Club sponsors a cruise night at the Stone Creek Grill 206 Sheridan Rd. Winthrop Harbor Il. 60096 (847)746-2020 [ 2 blocks south of the Illinois-Wisconsin State Line]. Free Raffle, Discount food prices for car owners and an assortment of entertainment.

* 2009 Spring is finally here! Dust off that Classic/Hot Rod/Muscle Car and get ready for our 2009 summer season of Da’Nali’s Car Shows every Monday night! Last year was a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to this season. Our kick-off event will be on Monday, Memorial Day, May 25th, starting at 5:00pm. Like last year, we will have a slice of pizza and a soft drink for every car that shows up. This year we have had great response from our sponsors for our goody bags and raffle prizes. Something for everyone!
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2009 St.Charles. Rookies 1545 W. Main St (Rt. 64) 6-9pm, 6th year! 1/2 price Pizzas to all Cruisers, 5 awards & feature nights each week!  http://www.doublekproductions.com/mondaycruise09.pdf

Monday

Tuesday

* 2009 Summer Knights Car Club & Fuddruckers of Addison, IL has a cruise night every Tuesday night (weather permitting), May through September. Great food, music, and three appreciation trophies are awarded each Tuesday night!

* 2009 Pop's Old Gold Cruisers Super Cruise Nite Every Tuesday 6-9PM. Pre 1983 American made vehicles only! Pop's Fast Food 310 N.LaFox St.(Rt.31) South Elgin,IL 60177 Cruiser Food Specials! 50's/60's Music! Charity 50/50! Info at 630-761-8093 or www.oldgoldcruisers.com

* 2009 Northern Illinois Street Rod Association in Elgin will be co-hosting a cruise night the first Tuesday of each month from may through September at the Carpentersville Culver’s restaurant from 7-9 pm. Culvers is located at the Southwest corner of Randall & Huntley Roads (next to Menards).

* Tuesdays. West Chicago. Augustinos' rock n Roll Deli, North Ave @ Rt.59, a true Rock n Roll Deli, 6-9pm, 5 Awards & Feature nights each week!
http://www.doublekproductions.com/tuesdaycruise09.pdf

Tuesday

 

Wednesday

 

* Cool Cars under the Stars--held in Elmhurst City Centre (downtown Elmhurst) on Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm. It's 2 blocks south of North Ave and the featured lot is on Addison St.

* 2009-Babe’s Hot Dog has been doing for the last 5 years. Every Wednesday night starting in May till October. 6-9pm. Music by Your Request DJ Service. 50/50 raffle benefiting Operation Care Package. Door prizes also. RT 52 and Caterpillar Dr. Joliet,Il

* 2009 Goody's Old Gold Cruisers Super Cruise Nite Every Wednesday 6-9PM. Pre 1983 American made vehicles only! Goody's Restaurant 2057 Lincoln Hwy.(Rt.38) St.Charles,IL 60174 50's/60's Music! Charity 50/50! Free refills on fountain drinks! Info at 630-761-8093 or www.oldgoldcruisers.com

* 2009 Every Wednesday from 5-9pm at Whites Pit Stop.the new location is now in Schererville Indiana at 330 e us 30 hwy.,Schererville ,In.46375 located 1 mile west of Cline ave and 2 miles east of Indianapolis blvd rt.41 on the north side of route 30.we have a bar and 2 restaurants along with a speed shop and other local shops to hang out at during the night and give out gas cards and many door prises every week.we also are doing u.s.30 dragstrip reunion held at whites pit stop on Saturday June 27th noon-whenever with special apparences by Don Garlits Swamp Rat 11 ,no big thing,shake rattle and run and many more were still adding daily along with a special Saturday cruise day/night event here. Expecting some major magazines and 1,000 of spectators coming in and out throughout the day and night so please feel free to join the crowd and let me know if you need anything at all.thanks steve white 219-865-3337.

* 2009 Wednesdays, Naperville, Braconis' Pizzeria, Royal St George @ Ogden Ave, What do you get when you cross a great neighborhood Italian Restaurant with a large parking lot? A great Cruise Night! 6-9pm with 5 awards and feature car nights each week! http://www.doublekproductions.com/wednesdaycruise09.pdf

Wednesday

Thursday

 

 

* 2009 Thursdays Prospect Heights, Palwaukee Plaza Retail Center, Milwaukee Rd (Rt.21) @ Willow/Palatine Rd., huge parking lot, multiple restaurants on site serving coffee to cold ones! 5 awards each week! http://www.doublekproductions.com/thursdaynightcruise09.pdf

* 2009 Thursdays, Carol Stream. Augustinos' (the original) Rock n Roll Deli, Schmale Rd @ St.Charles Rd, Great Cruise Spot! Feature Car each week and 5 awards nightly, 6-9pm, http://www.doublekproductions.com/thursdaycruise09.pdf

* Hobart's Pub 8751 N Milwaukee Ave. Niles Milwaukee and Dempster 6:30pm to 9:00pm

* Downtown Barrington near the train station . it's a nice time!!!

* Steak and Shake Randhurst Mall Mt. Prospect 83 + Euclid at Elmhurst Rd. Free Shakes to all registered.

* Nate's Diner 800 E Ormsby, Oxford WI (608) 586-6244 For information contact Anna at the above information No fees just drive in and show - free sundae for the drivers

* Geneva Cruise Night Click Here!

* The Dugout drive-in 6300 W. 79th st. Burbank, il. George or Rich 708 268 4155 for details

* Downtown Crete Il Cruise Night, Sponsored by the Mainstreet Association, ! Also visit www.cretemainstreet.com for more information.

* Wheeling Illinois Chevy Chase Country Club 1000 N Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, Illinois 60090 (847) 465-2300 Food & Refreshments Available 1 Block North of Lake Cook Road West side of Milwaukee Avenue

* 628 S. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg, IL. The phone number is 847-895-2122 A great bunch of people and a serious Car Club you may want to become a part of- The Paradise Road Cruisers. We have a great 50/50 raffle each night with great payouts and lots of Free Stuff every night.

* The Frankfort Car Club holds their annual “Cruise Nights” The schedule of featured cars for each week has not been released yet. Here is a link to their web site: http://www.thefrankfortcarclub.com/

Thursday

 

Friday

*2009- "Balls pins n fins car show" When: May 22nd to August 28th every Friday 6pm to ? Were: Wood Dale Bowl 155 W Irving Park Rd Wood Dale IL 60191 custom, classic, antique cars & trucks, hot rods, gassers, dragsters no year criteria free entry More info email Wooddalebowl@aol.com

* 2009 Classic cars line Main Street nearly every Friday night - all summer long - for our weekly car shows. Bring the family, enjoy the fun! 6 to 9 pm. Cars, trucks, military, street machines welcome. Featured cars should line up on Curtis street... Featured cars must be 1980 or older. Live music at the train station every Friday night. Runs May 22nd through September 4. No show on June 26th. See www.downtowndg.org for more information.

* 2009 Fridays, South Elgin, McDonalds McCruise Night, 453 Redington (off Randall Rd) Kane County's nicest weekly Cruise Night, 6-9pm, 5 awards, 50/50 for the new Ronald McDonald House. http://www.doublekproductions.com/fridaycruise09.pdf

* Villa Park Location: Park and Ardmore Avenue Day: Contact Alesia Bailey, Villa Park Chamber of Commerce, 630/941-9133 website: www.invillapark.com/chamber/crusin.htm

* 2009 CRUISE NIGHT Friday JULY 10th 2009 6:00 - 10:00 PM Downtown SENECA, Illinois For CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, & ANTIQUE TRACTORS DASH PLAQUES TO FIRST 200 ENTRIES GREAT FAMILY FUN "TASTE OF SENECA" - FOOD VENDORS BEER GARDEN - CARNIVAL MIDWAY OPEN LIVE BANDS & DANCING For info call: Gary (815) 357-8006 eves or Rhonda (815) 357-6942 days Or - caddyguy@csky.net

* 2009 Cruise Night pm pm Hosted by: The LaSalle County Cruisers and The City of Ottawa Washington Park Jackson St Jefferson St Madison St Main St Lafayette ST regis. others Cruise Cars Rte 23 N Rte 23 S Music by: registered Cruise cars ONLY $5.00 Registration Register on Jackson St. Southside of Washington Park Clinton St www.lasallecountycruisers.com RTE 80 river RAIN OR SHINE DOWNTOWN OTTAWA 3-D Sound Company pm , INC Years 8 Best of Trophies (about 9:00 ) 6:00 to 10:00 NO PARKING PRIOR TO EVENT Dash Plaques to the first 300 Contact: Gary (815)357- 8006, Mike (815)433-4083 or Mike (815)433-4879 11 JUNE 19, 2009

* South Elgin, McDonalds, the Arnolds Drive In of the new millennium! Cruise In stay a while, off Randall Rd & Reddington, Kane County's fastest growing cruise spot, 6-9pm

* Mt Prospect: The Cruise nights in the Randhurst parking lot along Elmhurst Road and is being sponsored by the Mt Prospect Lions Club. Please contact them at this phone number: 8475531140 ask for Bill.

* Roselle Main Street Cruise Night, address is 35 East Main Street Roselle, Il 60172. For imformation, call Glenn @ 630-816-2276

* Park View Drive In restauant in Griggsville, Illinois. - cruise nights will be held every Friday night unless rained out. The season will end for the year on Labor day with a car show that weekend with a grand prize to be awarded. For addidtional information (217)257-3156

* 2009 Rolling Meadows - We Are going back to the old Cruise-nite location : Downtown of Rolling Meadows corner of Kirchoff Rd and Meadow Dr - Every Friday nite from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm , starting April 24th thru October 16th 2009 more info at http://www.mcarclub.com

* Houston St. on the Riverwalk (between Island and River behind McDonald's), Batavia
The Batavia Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce) are proud to continue their tradition of free community cruise nights to bring car cruisers and car enthusiasts to the beautiful downtown Riverwalk. Trophies are given out at every cruise night, and often times the Jaycees will have a donation jar available to help those in need locally, or for a national cause (such as Hurricane Katrina).
Please contact Pete or Annie Collins for more info at 761-2978, or see www.bataviajaycees.org.

* Going West? http://gardengrovecarshow.com/ California

* Winfield in 2008. Dates and times can be found at www.cruzinwinfield.com.

* Mindy's Ribs located on Rt. 53 just north of I55 in Romeoville, sponsored by the JC's from 6 to 9p.m.

* Culver's in Libertyville. Weekly. All cars welcome. A cruise night at a hamburgerstand, Anyway, big lot, lights, DJ. The Libertyville Culver's is located on at 803 E Park Ave (RT 176) east of Milwaukee. west of 94 exit.

* McDonald's Restaurant-- 6150 N River Rd(River Rd. & Higgins), Rosemont, IL 60018 7:00P.M. to 11:00 P.M.-- behind the restaurant

* Friday, Fradillios in Algonquin. Just east of Randall Rd on Rte. 62. He usually has a few trophy nites each season. DJ and Great food.

* North Shore Rods,Inc. at the nostalgia McDonalds at Gurney Mills. Intersection of IL 132(grand ave.) and Hunt Club Rd. This is between Rtes. 41 and 45 in Gurnee, IL. DJ, .39 burgers, 70-100 cars.

Friday

Saturday


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* 2009 Supercar Saturdays at "The Glen", Glenview, Ill, This is a new event in the Northern Chicago suburbs, located at "The Glen" shopping area now located at the former Glenview NAS. Opening day is May 2nd. It is open to ALL car enthusiasts and runs in the mornings from 9-11am, just enough time to grab a cup of jo, and chat with the brethren before going ahead with your day. The event will run on the first Saturday of every month through October 3rd, with the rain day the following Saturday. No charge, but if you register, you can get a primo parking spot and more up to the minute info. Once again, open to all cars, GM, Fords, Mopars, Vintage, Exotic, Rat's, you name it!! See you there!!! www.supercarsaturdays.com

* Lemont Classic Car Club SEARS ESSENTIALS Parking Lot 159th and Bell Rd in Homer Glen ! For more details Call John @ 708-301-8899 or visit http://www.lemontclassiccarclub.org/events.html

* There is a cruise night every Saturday night until Mid October at Miller's Dog N Suds Drive In in Ingleside (Fox Lake) IL 847-587-6808 www.DognSudsDriveIn.com

* 2009 Saturday, Mornings, 7-10am Kars n Koffee in Warrenville at Omega Restaurant, Great Saturday morning stop. Nice Shade tree parking lot, Cruiser Breakfast specials, 5 awards each week! I-88 @ Rt.59, 3 blocks north at Ferry Rd.  http://www.doublekproductions.com/saturdaycruise09.pdf

* 2009 Saturday, Naperville, Freedom Commons Center, off I-88 at Naperville Rd exit, Diehl Rd @ Freedom Commons Dr., Saturday nights newest Cruise Night! Oldies Rock n Roll, 5 awards each week! http://www.doublekproductions.com/saturdaycruise09.pdf

* Morris Illinois Enter on Washington St. 6pm to 9pm Entry closes at 8pm 50/50 drawing, No rain dates, Entry 10.00, Spectators free. 2 choice awards

* Mt. Prospect - Photo's in Mt. Prospect, at the corner of Wolf and Kensington

* McDaniel Speed & Performance Inc. in Crete Il. 1016 E. Steger Rd 1/4 mile off of I-394 west. Big parking lot with subway and dairyqueen in samelot. any questions please call 708-672-6500 thanks Paul Mc Daniel

* Where: 2137 Indianapolis blvd. Schererville, Indiana Name: Speed Unlimited Time:Every Saturday 8-? Everyone is welcome.

* Heffy's Hot Dogs 1520 Elmhurst Rd. Mt Prospect Elmhurst and Camp McDonald

* Utica Cruise-In Downtown Utica (close to Starved Rock State Park) 4-8 pm Trophies and prizes, 50/50 drawing, Music by 3D Sound, Food booths, $5 registration fee Make your plans to stay the night and enjoy food and fun at the Burgoo Festival on Sunday! For more information: 815.223.5555 (day) 815.667.4543 (evening) Sponsored by the Utica Special Events Committee www.visitutica-il.com

* 2009 We will be hosting cruise nights this summer at Culver's of Downers Grove. We're located at 2500 W. Ogden Avenue, 1/4 east of 355, at the corner of Ogden and Cross Street. Starting June 13th at 5pm-9pm and continuing on the second Saturdays of July and August. Patio seating, $1 root beer floats and old fashioned soda's, with a HUGE parking lot. htttp://www.culversdownersgrove.com Rob Esposito Culver's Downers Grove 630-434-9401

* Lombard - St. Charles Road in downtown Lombard. We have live entertainment Our schedule will be up on our website shortly, www.villageoflombard.org. This is our tenth season!

* Downtown Freeport, Illinois (Chicago and Douglas Streets) Join an old fashioned cruise through downtown with burn out and muffler rapping contests, live music, food, and displays.

* Miller's Dog & Suds Drive-in Rollins Rd in Fox Lake (just west of Wilson Rd) Note: This is the best (original drive-in, car-hop food service,,,). Just like out of American Graffiti. The Miller family has owner the Dog & Suds since 1965 and put on a wondeful cruise nite at the drive-in. Old cars only, no new cars. --

* Mickey's Ribs at 17432 S. Oak Park Ave. Click here for the flyer with more info

* MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois Classic cars will be hitting the streets of downtown Mount Prospect. Cars will be parked in the West Metra lot at Rt. 14 (Northwest Hwy.) and Rt. 83 (Elmhurst Rd. /Main St.). Music on opening night will be provided by the Monster Boom Box as we celebrate Armed Forces Day. You can't miss it. Read More

* Pontiac Cruise Night - Pontiac, IL – Check out are website www.pontiaccruisenight.com or email brighge@mchsi.com or call 815/842-1209

* Just south of Chicago, in the little town of Lansing Illinois, the Lan-Oak Park Foundastion/Thunder Road Productions and the Lan-Oak Park District sponsor 5th annual Cruse Nights,

* Finnigans Wake Irish Pub Cruise Night. 1074 US Rte. 30, Dyer, Indiana. Contact Roger or Pat at 219-865-9896 for more information --

* Beacon Tap 1375 Lee St. Desplaines Il just North of Oakton on West side of Lee St.

* McDonald's Restaurant-- 725 W. Golf Road (Golf & Elmhurst Rd.) Des Plaines

* ROAMER CRUISE NIGHT STREATOR, IL - ROAMER CRUISE NIGHT HAD OVER 500 CARS AND 15,000 PEOPLE ATTEND LAST YEAR! NAMED AFTER THE ROAMER AUTOMOBILE BUILT IN STREATOR IN 1916 & 1917. A ROAMER WILL BE CRUISIN’ THAT NIGHT! more info-815/672-2055 STREATORTOURISM@GMAIL.COM

* Miami Subs in Highland Indiana 45th Ave 2 blocks west of Route 41-- walsfour@netzero.net

* Frosted Mug Drive In at 11550 S. Pulaski Rd. in Worth, IL. Features Car Hops!

* The Voodoo Kings cruise night at Bueno Beef located somewhere north of Thorndale Rd (on Arlington Heights Road) & east of 53.

* BURGER KING RESTAURANT - STATE STREET, JUST SOUTH OF 127TH IN LEMONT, IL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT IN THE STRIP MALL. . BRING OUT YOUR RIDE AND COME SEE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT! HOSTED BY A NEW CLUB, ROLLIN' KRUISERS CAR CLUB. ENJOY GOOD TIMES, GREAT PEOPLE AND CHERRY CARS! www.rollinkruisers.org (There is no cruise night on July 8th, as the Rollin' Kruisers will host their 3rd annual car show in conjunction with the Lemont Heritage Fest!)

* South Elgin . It's approximately one mile East of Randall Rd. on Hopps Rd. ANY GIVEN NIGHT WILL HAVE APPROX 75-150 CARS!

* Morris Cruise Nights - TBA

* Lansing Cruise Nights---Come join your friends and neighbors in downtown Lansing to see the hundreds of hot vintage cars and trucks during this year's edition of Cruise Nights. As you walk around the downtown viewing all of the cars - stop in the various businesses to enjoy a meal, beverage or a tantalizing dessert. Afterwards - dance the night away at the several locations where there will be entertainment. Cruise Nights will be held on Ridge Road between Burnham Avenue and Wentworth on
If you are interested in having a craft booth, please call Anita Neff at 708-895-5709. For more information on either the Cruise Nights or the Craft Show, please call the Lan-Oak Park District at 708-474-5020.

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Sunday


From the MCC Cruise Nights website

* Sunday. Elgin, Rookies All American Sports Grill, Great outdoor patio that over looks the Cars and all Cruisers receive 1/2 price Pizzas! A super way to unwind for the weekend! Classic Rock n Roll, and 5 awards every week! http://www.doublekproductions.com/sundaycruise09.pdf

* Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Bureau, 800-369-2955, stephcvb@aeroinc.net, www.freeportcruisenight.com

* Champs - Roosevelt Rd. West of Rt 83 on South Side of street--OakBrook Terrace

* ROAMER CAR SHOW STREATOR, IL

* Lindy/Gerties NEW LOCATION 155th on South Cicero Ave, Crestwood, Il.

* Uncle Harry's Ice Cream Shoppe (homemade ice cream) on Lake St. 1 block east of Rowling R

* Wheeling - Skipper's in Wheeling on 83 a block south of Dundee Rd.

* Classic Car & Motorcycle Show on July 13th to benefit the Markley family. The family has two sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and they have great financial & medical $ needs. see event information and download the donation letter

Sunday


From MCC Cruise Nights web site

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