Rockford IL used to have two Corvette Clubs. SWANI (Southern Wisconsin And Northern Illinois) was an active racing competitive club. Classic Corvette Club was a social club.

After many uninteresting meetings, Northern Illinois Corvette Club, Inc. was formed as an Incorporated, Tax Free, Charitable Organization.

NICC, a member club of the Midwest Region, joined as a member club of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. in October 1972.