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First Look for Charity Fundraiser at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show Raises More Than $2 Million For Local Charities
The Chicago Auto Show raised more than $2 million benefiting 18 local charities at the First Look for Charity gala last Friday. The black-tie benefit, held the evening before the show opened to the public, raised a total of $2,029,471.22. The annual fundraiser, produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and Chicagoland’s new-car dealers, hit the 34-year mark now tallying more than $67…
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Chicago Auto Show’s 2026 First Look for Charity Gala Returns Feb. 6, Aiming to Raise Millions for 18 Local Nonprofits
The Chicago Auto Show’s 34th First Look for Charity gala will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, from 7-11 p.m. at McCormick Place. The gala is produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the organization that represents local new-car dealers, and raises more than $2 million annually for 18 Chicago area charities. This black-tie affair offers an exclusive, first chance to experience the Chicago Auto Show ahead…
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CHICAGO AUTO SHOW INTRODUCES NEW AUTOMOTIVE CAREER DAY FOR STUDENTS
For the first time, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producers of the Chicago Auto Show, will host “Driving Future Leaders: Automotive Career Day” at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show on Tuesday, Feb. 13. This educational event is geared towards students, primarily in secondary education, and aims to highlight the vast career opportunities available across the dynamic auto industry. Programming will…
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