Chicago Auto Show 2025: Doors open for Day 1 at McCormick Place

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It is full speed ahead on Saturday at McCormick Place for the return of the nation's largest auto showcase.

Doors opened at 10 a.m. for day one of the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, marking the event's 117th year.

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Now is your chance to see and test some of the newest tech that is driving us into the future.

ABC7 spoke with 2025 Chicago Auto Show Chairwoman Kelly Webb Roberts ahead of Day One.

The highlight this year is the return of Stellantis after the automaker went on a hiatus last year.

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And there is something to do for everyone.

Chicago Auto Show General Manager Jennifer Morand spoke with ABC7 ahead of Saturday's ribbon-cutting ceremony.

There is a family zone, with all kinds of interactive experiences and video game simulators to test out.

The auto show goes until Feb. 17.

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