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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…