2026 OC,SH-Steak’n’Shake Events | OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS

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***OC,SH original: collage of 07.24.2010 MidSummer Chitown Gathering & 11.08.2025 Fall Fun Chitown Meet’n’Greet events at Steak’n’Shake, Elgin IL***

Late October 2025, a friend told me the new owners at Elgin IL’s Steak’n’Shake were interested in events. So, I stopped by & discussed options with the manager. A health scare prompted me to host a spontaneous-impromptu event, early November 2025’s “Fall Fun Chitown Meet’n’Greet”.

2026 events

(April 18) “Spring Spirit Chitown Meet’n’Greet”
May 9 – October 24 Saturday Cruise Nights
July 25 “MidSummer Chitown Gathering”
November 7 “Fall Fun Chitown Meet’n’Greet”

ALL makes-models-years WELCOME at these FAMILY EVENTS because meeting new people, seeing vintage vehicles & spending time with friends is awesome!

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WHERE?
Steak’n’Shake
…just south of Historic Route 20
290 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN IL 60123

SPECIAL DISCOUNT
10% off orders placed with a host, NOT via kiosk.
+ FREE COFFEE.

Fun Facts, US 20
…Boston MA’s Rt 2 to Newport OR’s US 101
…runs through the heart of Elgin IL, crossing IL RTs 25 & 31
…celebrates its Centennial in 2026

Fun Facts, Steak’n’Shake
…founded February 1934
…started on Route 66, celebrating its Centennial

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CONTACT & LINKS!
Cort Stevens
cort@oldcarsstronghearts.com
TEXT 847.337.9897
Vehicles-CHDs-(about) Me
Indeed RESUME

** OC,SH NETWORK members

## CD Showcase: see-hear me

$$ CD Consulting Service

^^ Trucker Puck

% for fun: PONG

DNA Gift Certificates

EAC Elgin Area Chamber

EEA Explore Elgin Area

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WHEN?

** facebook ANNOUNCEMENT
## facebook ANNOUNCEMENT
$$ facebook ANNOUNCEMENT

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04.18.2026, Saturday, 11a-10p

Inspiration:
Jump start the automotive season.
additional:
** LISTED weekly-monthly events
VISIT area businesses
OTHER weekend events
04.17.2026 25N Coworking Free Day – Geneva IL
04.19.2026 VMRR Open Family – S Elgin IL
04.19.2026 New Vintage Strings – E Dundee IL
04.19.2026 Record Show – Des Plaines IL
STATS
32 photos (see below)
30 people attended
22 vehices

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05.09-10.24.2026, Saturdays, 4p-11p

Inspiration:
Former Kane County Gearheads Saturday cruise nights at the former S Elgin IL Beef Villa.
** 2017 Beef Villa cruise nights
** 2021 Mozzafiato days-nights
additional:
VISIT area businesses
OTHER weekend events
05.16.2026 Festival Of Wheels – Dekalb IL
06.21.2026 Prairiefest – Oswego IL
06.21.2026 Custom Bike Contest – St Charles IL
06.28.2026 Trunk Sale – Dekalb IL
07.05.2026 Remix Warehouse Sale – Elgin IL
07.12.2026 Benefit: AH – St Charles IL
** LISTED weekly-monthly events
07.17.2026 Downtown Market – Elgin IL
07.17.2026 VMRR Session – S Elgin IL
07.19.2026 KC Fair Show – St Charles IL
07.19.2026 Small Car Nats – Slinger WI
08.02.2026 Remix Warehouse Sale – Elgin IL
08.02.2026 Cruising Down ML – Elgin IL
08.07.2026 Addition At SF – Milwaukee WI
08.09.2026 Suds & Fun – Hampshire IL
08.16.2026 Mustang Restorations – E Dundee IL
08.21.2026 Free Friday 25N – Geneva IL
08.23.2026 Concours d’Elegance – Geneva IL
08.30.2026 Road Race Show & Cruise – Elgin IL
09.06.2026 KC Flea Market – St Charles IL
09.13.2026 Historic House Tour – Elgin IL
09.27.2026 Plastic Kit & Toy Show – Wheaton IL
10.04.2026 Heart-To-Heart Day – Chicago IL
10.11.2026 Fall Diddley Craft – Woodstock IL
STATS
pics below
05.09.2026: 23 vehicles, 39 pics
05.16.2026: 16 vehicles, 29 pics
05.23.2026: 16 vehicles, 29 pics
05.30.2026: 27 vehicles, 57 pics
06.06.2026: 26 vehicles, 40 pics
06.13.2026: [at Monte Carlo Nationals]
06.20.2026: 30 vehicles, 52 pics
06.27.2026: 26 vehicles, 56 pics
07.04.2026: [rain + USA 250], 3 pics
07.11.2026: 20 vehicles, 45 pics
07.18.2026: ## vehicles, ## pics

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07.25.2026, Saturday, 11a-10p

Inspiration:
Prior Midsummer gatherings…
07.26.2008
07.25.2009
07.24.2010
additional:
VISIT area businesses
OTHER weekend events
** LISTED weekly-monthly events
07.24.2026 Downtown Market – Elgin IL
07.24.2026 VMRR Session – S Elgin IL
07.26.2026 Turning Back Time – Sycamore IL
07.26.2026 Emmylou Harris – Highland Park IL

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11.07.2026, Saturday, 11a-10p

Inspiration:
Last year’s Fall Fun meet’n’greet.
additional:
VISIT area businesses
OTHER weekend events
** LISTED weekly-monthly events
11.08.2026 VMRR Open Family – S Elgin IL
11.08.2026 17th Annual Toy Show – Dekalb IL

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CONSIDER!

Planning a trip to join us?
Check out EAC member accommodations!

Elgin establishments:
B&G Train World
History Museum
Public Museum
Remix Market
Rediscover Records
State Street Market Shops
Side Street Studio Arts
Whatnots & Whimsies
… & more

Explore elsewhere:
Batavia IL Depot Museum
Cary IL Dairy
Elburn IL Vinyl & Vintage
Oregon IL Music Garage
St Charles IL Motorcycle Museum
Sugar Grove IL Air Classics Museum
Union IL Railway Museum
Woodstock IL Records Department
… & more

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PHOTOS

11.08.2025
Fall Fun Chitown Meet’n’Greet
facebook EVENT

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04.18.2026
Spring Spirit Chitown Meet’n’Greet
facebook EVENT
** fb OC,SH collage
## fb CDS collage
$$ fb CDCS collage
^^ fb TP image-canine