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Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Partners with Jeeps on the Run to Support Toys for Tots

Nov 12, 2020 09:00 AM

To help fulfill the holiday dreams of less fortunate children, Fox Lake-based Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has partnered with Jeeps on the Run (JOTR), a local Jeep enthusiast club and the largest donating group to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in Lake County, Illinois.

Chicagoland's New-Car Dealers Raise More than $50,000 for the USO of Illinois, Celebrate Eight Consecutive Years of the USO Barbecue for the Troops Program

Nov 10, 2020 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association, Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, just wrapped its month-long fundraising campaign - USO Barbecue for the Troops - to raise funds and awareness for the USO of Illinois.

Raymond Auto Group Donates Cargo Van to Open Arms Mission Local Food Pantry

Nov 05, 2020 09:00 AM

Antioch-based Raymond Auto Group covered $20,000 towards a 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo van for local food pantry Open Arms Mission. Open Arms Mission recently received $20,000 from the Lake Cares "Unmet Needs" grant and the dealership jumped at the opportunity to cover the remaining $20,000.

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers to Hold Month-Long Fundraisers for the USO of Illinois

Sep 09, 2020 08:00 AM

For the past seven years, Chicagoland's new-car dealers have led the charge in supporting hometown heroes by hosting Barbecue for the Troops community fundraisers for the USO of Illinois. While this year is unique, local dealers know the need is there-perhaps now more than ever-to help local military families...

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Palatine-based Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Jul 24, 2020 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The donation came in conjunction with Hyundai of Palatine and the Chicagoland Dealers Care program ...

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Announces 2020-21 Board of Directors

Jun 23, 2020 09:00 AM

Kevin Keefe (Brilliance Honda, Crystal Lake; and Brilliance Subaru, Elgin) was elected 2020-21 Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) chairman and 2021 Chicago Auto Show co-chairman at the June CATA board meeting.

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Children at the Crossroads Foundation

Jun 23, 2020 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to Children at the Crossroads Foundation. The donation came in conjunction with Elgin Toyota and the Chicagoland Dealers Care program ...

CATA Awards the 2020 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student Kathryn Costello

May 18, 2020 09:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association, presented the 2020 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to a John Hersey High School senior, Kathryn Costello, this week.

BEST OF SHOW RESULTS -- CONSUMERS PICK THEIR FAVORITE VEHICLES AND EXHIBIT AT THE 2020 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Feb 25, 2020 09:00 AM

For the 15th consecutive year, consumer voters selected their favorites in five categories in the Chicago Auto Show's "Best of Show" balloting. The Chicago Auto Show is the only major auto show that polls its attendees' favorite vehicles and exhibit.

NORTHWEST INDIANA TEEN WINS THE SIXTH ANNUAL DRIVE SAFE CHICAGO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CHALLENGE

Feb 24, 2020 09:00 AM

Logan Ozdyck, 18, a high school senior at Porter County Career Center in Valparaiso, Indiana, won the sixth annual Drive Safe Chicago Public Service Announcement (PSA) challenge for his PSA titled "Get a Ride." The contest, run by The National Road Safety Foundation - a non-profit that promotes safe driving - in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show, drew more than 100 entries from area students. This year's theme was surrounding the dangers of drunken driving.