Chicago auto show benefit

CHICAGO (WLS) -- While the 2024 Chicago Auto Show doesn't open to the public until Saturday morning, festivities begin Friday evening with the First Look for Charity.

North America's largest auto show features the best, the newest and the highest tech vehicles of every kind, and they're all waiting for you at McCormick Place, bright and shiny as can be.

The attendees of Friday night's black tie charity gala will get an exclusive first look at every one of those vehicles.

"It's great to come to the Auto Show early because we get to see everything and maybe play with the vehicles a little bit more," said Paul amos.

"If you're a car guy you just get around people, complete strangers, and you'll spend 40 minutes talking about a car and it's just cool.

And it's for a good cause," said James Johnson.

First Look for Charity has been offering this sneak peek for 32 years now. More than 8,000 people get to stroll through the Auto Show floor

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