2026 Chicago Auto Show: Over 700 cars on display, Real ID registration
The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off at McCormick Place on Saturday.
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The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off at McCormick Place on Saturday.
The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off Saturday with over 700 cars on display. You can even get registered for your Real ID.
Take a first look at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show with Jackie Kostek.
The event will officially kick off the start of the 2026 Chicago Auto Show. The black-tie event is set for Feb. 6 at McCormick Place.
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The Chicago Auto Show always gives back. The First Look for Charity black tie event benefits 18 local charities, and guests get a sneak peek at the show and take part in all the ride-alongs. This year, there was someone playing a cover of Jim Croce’s song about a famous bad, bad Chicagoan named Leroy Brown too.
As we enjoy the Chicago Auto Show, Noel Brennan takes us down to Normal, Illinois, of Chicago to see the Rivian manufacturing plant.
Jackie Kostek has a look at some overlanding equipment atop a Ford Bronco, and Audrina Sinclair picks her favorite car to step inside.
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If you’re not ready for electric, there’s plenty of fuel-powered muscle at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. Ed Curran has a look at some impressive rides.
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Audrina Sinclair shows us some concept cars that offer something for everyone, and Jackie Kostek takes us to the ever-popular Camp Jeep at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
The Chicago Auto Show is in progress at McCormick Place. Jackie Kostek caught up with some kids who are enjoying the activities in the Family Fun Zone.
Audrina Sinclair is joined by Jim O’Brill, director of marketing for the Chicago Auto Show — for which Tuesday night is Military Appreciation Night.
The Chicago Auto Show features nearly 1,000 cars from more than two dozen manufacturers.
This year's show also brings back the special themed days, with Sunday dedicated to runners, with an over two-mile loop course inside McCormick Place. Later this week, they're also featuring a First Responders and Military Appreciation Day, along with a food drive and a craft beer event day. The auto show lasts through Feb. 17.
Several organizations will benefit from the preview of this year's show, including Lurie Children's Hospital, Advocate Health Care, Habitat for Humanity, and more.
A slew of electric vehicles will not only be on display at this year's show, but guests will be able to hop in the driver's seat on two test tracks inside the showroom.
The 2025 Chicago Auto Show opens on Saturday at McCormick Place, and while fan-favorite manufacturers will be showing off some major debuts at the nation's largest and longest-running car show, the buzz appears to be everything electric.
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This year's show runs from Saturday, Feb. 8 through Monday, Feb.17.
This year's show runs from Saturday, Feb. 8 through Monday, Feb.17.
CBS News Chicago got a glimpse of some of the food that will be served at the Chicago Auto Show kickoff event.
From hybrids to electrics, big trucks to sedans, there's something for everyone at the Chicago Auto Show.
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