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CHICAGOLAND DEALERS CARE: The Chicago Auto Show Hosts its Annual Blood and Food Drives

Mar 03, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association continues to show their care and support to the community by sponsoring Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and A Safe Haven food drive at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Emblematic of the new-car dealer members’ dedication to the community, the Chicago Auto Show’s annual blood drive and food drive each resulted in remarkable success.

THE 2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CONTINUES ITS STRONG REBOUND, SIGNALING A RETURN FOR AUTO SHOWS

Feb 23, 2023 08:00 AM

The 115th edition of the Chicago Auto Show concluded on Monday, Feb. 20 after a successful 10-day run at McCormick Place that saw a dramatic increase in overall attendance compared to the previous year. The only major auto show not to miss a beat as a result of the pandemic, the Chicago show grew back to its traditional two-hall footprint in 2023 and welcomed more than 300,000 total attendees—100,000 more than the previous year.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE 2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW, FAMILY DAY, FEB. 20

Feb 18, 2023 08:00 AM

The Chicago Auto Show is proud to partner with the Daily Herald to present Family Day, on its final day Monday, Feb. 20. A host of activities are planned throughout the day, from musical performances to kid-friendly events.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW'S WHAT DRIVES HER PROGRAM AWARDS FEMALE AUTOMOTIVE LEADERS

Feb 17, 2023 08:00 AM

Chicago Auto Show organizers, in partnership with A Girls Guide to Cars and Women in Automotive, held the sixth What Drives Her program during the show’s Media Preview on Friday, Feb. 10. Industry leaders from across the country came together for a robust discussion and award recognition ceremony to highlight women in four different categories: Rising Star, Best in Craft Media, Automotive Ally, and Best Retailer.

CHICAGO FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS CRAFT BEER SAMPLING EVENT RETURNS TO 2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FOR ANOTHER ROUND

Feb 15, 2023 08:00 AM

Chicago Friday Night Flights — a one-of-a-kind indoor craft beer sampling event — returns for another round at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show on Friday, Feb. 17 from 6-9 p.m. Produced in partnership with the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Choose Chicago and Toque and Bottle Advisory, Chicago Friday Night Flights provides attendees with 3-oz. samples of popular local brews along with full access to the nation’s largest auto show.

ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ADVERTISERS PRESENTS THE 2023 DRIVING INFLUENCE AWARD TO QYOU MEDIA FOR ITS ‘OKAY HYUNDAI’ TIKTOK CAMPAIGN

Feb 14, 2023 10:00 AM

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) presented the 2023 Driving Influence Award to QYOU Media, in partnership with Culture Brands, for Hyundai’s ‘Okay, Hyundai’ campaign during the Chicago Auto Show’s Media Preview. The annual award is given to a manufacturer that harnesses the power of influencer marketing to engage automotive customers.

115TH EDITION OF THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW IS UNDERWAY

Feb 11, 2023 11:30 AM

The 2023 Chicago Auto Show is officially open to the public today through Monday, Feb. 20, Presidents Day, at McCormick Place.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW’S FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY GALA RAISES MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION

Feb 11, 2023 10:00 AM

The Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity gala brought in more than $2.5 million to benefit 18 local charities, and two attendees left with the keys to a new vehicle.

Secretary of State to Offer REAL IDs for the First Time at Chicago Auto Show

Feb 11, 2023 09:00 AM

For the first time ever at the Chicago Auto Show, Illinois residents will be able to obtain a REAL ID at the Secretary of State’s booth, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced. Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDLs) renewals will also be offered.

ILLINOIS TEEN WINS DRIVE SAFE CHICAGO PSA CONTEST

Feb 10, 2023 09:00 AM

A southern Illinois teen has won the ninth Drive Safe Chicago public service announcement contest, sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show.

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