The 2022 Chicago Auto Show's opening day is set for Saturday at McCormick Place after Friday night's First Look For Charity raised $1.5 million.
There were a lot of grins as people enjoyed food and drinks and an exclusive look at the 800 or so vehicles on display at this year's auto show. The proceeds from each $250 ticket go directly to 20 charities.
First Look has earned Chicago charities some $56 million since 1992. As is tradition, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association gave away two cars as well. "It is just amazing and it lifts your spirits to see everybody happy and out again," attendee Diane Woznicki said.Preview Day Two at the Chicago Auto Show began by highlighting women in the automotive industry at the What Drives Her awards ceremony.
One of those women showed, Bronco chief engineer Jolanta Coffey, demonstrated the ins and out of the special edition Bronco Everglades, a vehicle capable of adventure deep in the wilderness.
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