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63-509: The Cadillac Debutante was exhibited at the Chicago Auto Show as a concept car in 1950. The interior was upholstered in leopard skin and had 24-karat gold instrument panels and 24-karat gold fittings. At $ 35,000, it was claimed to be Cadillac 's most luxurious car ever at the time. However, it never reached the production line , making it a one-off . This article about a classic post-war automobile produced between 1945 and 1975

126-400: A Will County woman in her 50s, a Cook County man in his 60s, and a Kane County man in his 90s. Two Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) correctional officers along with one man incarcerated at Stateville Correctional Center tested positive with the coronavirus along with a contractual worker at Sheridan Correctional Center . Both correctional facilities went on 14-day lockdowns as

189-531: A disaster proclamation (a state of emergency ) for the state of Illinois. On March 10, Governor Pritzker announced eight new presumptive positive cases, two of which were the first cases outside of Cook County (in Kane and McHenry Counties). These cases brought Illinois's total number of cases to 19. On March 11, six new cases of the coronavirus were reported by officials, including the first in Lake County , bringing

252-425: A female in her 80s). On April 1, Massac and Vermilion counties both saw their first reported cases. On April 2, Logan , Macoupin , Mercer , Moultrie , and Piatt counties all reported their first confirmed cases. On April 3, DeWitt , Effingham , and Jersey counties reported their first confirmed cases of the disease. On April 4, there were an additional 1,453 new cases along with 33 deaths across

315-411: A male in his 60s, a female in her 60s, a female in her 70s), DuPage (a male in his 60s), Kendall (a female in her 60s), and Will (a male in his 50s and a male in his 60s). One death was an incarcerated man from Stateville Correctional Center . Additionally, twelve men incarcerated at Stateville were hospitalized, with several requiring ventilators. An additional 77 prisoners with symptoms were isolated at

378-682: A precaution. At the Stateville facility, those identified as being potentially exposed were quarantined to reduce risk to others. IDOC determined, after consulting with IDPH, that the staff and incarcerated men at the Sheridan facility was at low to medium risk of exposure. Two other incarcerated men at North Lawndale Adult Transition Center were confirmed to have the disease. Douglas , Marshall , and Morgan counties reported their first confirmed cases. Northern Illinois University (NIU) announced that two students tested positive for COVID-19. One of

441-659: A sixth case was reported in Chicago. The patient, a classroom assistant in the Vaughn Occupational High School , had been on the Grand Princess cruise ship where multiple passengers had tested positive. On March 8, a seventh case was announced in Cook County. The man in his 60s had not traveled to an area impacted by coronavirus and did not have any contact with other cases; as a result, Illinois officials reported

504-423: A special U.S. Army area, open to the public, which displayed military vehicles and featured Army-related activities and video games. The 2007 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 9 through February 18, with press days starting on the 7th. Introductions: The 2006 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with press days starting on the 8th. Introductions: The 2005 Chicago Auto Show

567-412: A total of 25,733 cases. Alexander County reported its first confirmed case on this date which brought the number of counties with cases to 90 of the 102 within the state. There were an additional 124 deaths, which was the highest daily death total to date, to bring the total deaths to 1,072. On April 17, the single day total of confirmed cases rose by 1,842 cases to bring the total cases to 27,575. This

630-566: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Chicago Auto Show Samuel Miles, formerly a promoter of bicycle shows, produced the first "official" Chicago Automobile Show in 1901. The event was staged in March of that year at the third Chicago Coliseum located at 1513 S. Wabash Avenue. The 1901 show featured an indoor track for attendees to test drive the ten vehicles exhibited: five electric powered, three steam powered, and two with gasoline engines. The 1902 show saw 100 cars on display;

693-475: The Dodge Dart "GTS 210 Tribute", Fiat 500 "Stinger", and Mopar Jeep Compass "True North". The 2011 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on February 9. Introductions and concepts: The 2010 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 12 through February 21, with press days starting on February 10. Introductions and concepts: The 2009 Chicago Auto Show

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756-496: The Illinois Institute of Technology confirmed that individuals on campus had tested positive for the coronavirus. Other new cases included employees at Midway International Airport and a Chicago Fire Department worker. On March 18, an increase of 128 new cases brought the total number of individuals infected to 288. Kendall and Madison Counties confirmed their first cases. The new cases included 20 more individuals at

819-542: The pandemic 's place of origin in Wuhan , Hubei , China , tested positive for the virus. This was the second case of COVID-19 in the United States during the pandemic. The woman's husband was diagnosed with the disease a few days later, the first known case of human-to-human transmission in the United States . Community transmission was not suspected until March 8, when a case with no connection to other cases or recent travel

882-411: The "First Look For Charity" Gala taking place on February 11. * auto show debut The 2021 Chicago Auto Show was held from July 15 through July 19. The press preview and the "First Look For Charity" Gala events held in previous years were not part of the 2021 show. * auto show debut The 2020 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17, with press preview starting on February 6 and

945-501: The "First Look For Charity" Gala taking place on February 7. The 2020 event concluded before government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois took effect. The 2019 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 9 through February 18, with press preview starting on February 7 and the "First Look For Charity" Gala taking place on February 8. Acura hosted a panel discussion to commemorate

1008-673: The 1935 models, and once in November for the 1936 models. This arrangement was a result of automakers shifting the start of the model year to the fall, based on a recommendation by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to advance the introduction of new automobile models by two months. Finally, the November 1935 show moved to a much larger venue, the International Amphitheatre located at 4220 South Halsted Street. World War II curtailed production of motor vehicles for consumers in

1071-646: The 30-day period," and the Archdiocese of Chicago announced it would stop holding public Mass from March 14. On March 14, the total number of cases in Illinois rose to 66. These included the first cases in Downstate Illinois , with patients testing positive in Woodford , Cumberland , and St. Clair Counties. A new case in DuPage County was the first Illinoisan resident of a long-term care facility to contract

1134-461: The 30th anniversary of the Acura NS-X concept, which debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The 2018 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with press days starting on February 8 and First Look For Charity taking place February 9. The 2017 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on February 9. The 2016 Chicago Auto Show

1197-526: The Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in DuPage County , bringing the total number of the cases at the nursing home to 42. Many students and staff members in various schools and colleges in Illinois also tested positive. On March 19, there were 134 new coronavirus cases reported throughout the state along with three deaths which included a male in his 50s from Will County, a female in her 80s from Cook County, and an out-of-state female in her 70s who

1260-617: The Chicago Auto Show's general manager in 1931 after three decades of service. 1935 was characterized by three major changes to the Chicago Auto Show: The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the United States' oldest and largest metropolitan automobile dealership organization, became the event's producer and organizer. Also, the show was held twice in calendar year 1935—once in January for

1323-494: The Chicago Auto Show's venue between 1967 and 1970. The show returned to McCormick Place in 1971, when a replacement building was constructed at the site. Additional expansions to McCormick Place toward the end of the 20th century allowed the Chicago Auto Show to become the largest auto show in the United States. The event currently encompasses more than 1 million square feet in the North and South exhibit halls of McCormick Place. Due to

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1386-564: The Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates . On January 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that the first known human-to-human transmission in the U.S. of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (then known as 2019-nCoV) had occurred in Chicago. According to the CDC, the woman who was the first Illinois case had transmitted the virus to her husband, who was confirmed as the second Illinois case and

1449-753: The Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at their home. There was no indication of any residents contracting the disease at any of the Illinois Veterans Homes throughout the State. At the Prince Home, a separate stand-alone facility on the Manteno grounds, which serves homeless veterans, four employees and two homeless veterans tested positive for COVID-19. On April 12,

1512-495: The United States, with the domestic automotive industry retooling to manufacture defense and military equipment. As a result, the Chicago Auto Show was not held between 1941 and 1949. In 1961, the Chicago Auto Show moved from the International Amphitheatre to the original McCormick Place. The latter facility was destroyed by fire just a month prior to the 1967 show, so the International Amphitheatre resumed its role as

1575-534: The cases in Sangamon County was a woman in critical condition who was hospitalized in Springfield , the state's capital. On March 16, the number of cases rose to 105, and Peoria and Will Counties confirmed their first cases. Governor Pritzker announced restrictions for public gatherings, limiting crowds to under 50 people amid growing concerns over the community spread of the virus in the state. On March 17,

1638-456: The city of Chicago died after testing positive for COVID-19. Infants made up a small fraction of COVID-19 related deaths worldwide, and this was thr first death for any infant in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 . On March 30, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the IDPH , announced that there were 461 new cases and eight deaths. Counties that reported deaths were Cook (a male in his 50s,

1701-550: The death total to 99. Ford and Ogle counties reported their first confirmed cases. The following counties had deaths related to the disease: Cook (two males in their 50s, a male in his 60s, two females in their 60s, five males in their 70s, two females in their 70s, three males in their 80s, a female in her 80s, and a male in his 90s), DuPage (two females in their 70s), Kane (a male in his 80s), Lake (a female in her 60s), McLean (a male in his 70s), Morgan (a male in his 80s), St. Clair (a female in her 30s), Will (a male in his 80s and

1764-602: The debut of the Acura NS-X sports car concept, which would lead to the production NSX in 1990. The 1989 Chicago Auto Show featured the debut of the 1989 Syclone concept sports pickup, which would lead to the production of the GMC Syclone in 1991. COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began in the U.S. state of Illinois on January 24, 2020, when a woman in Chicago , who had just returned from

1827-576: The facility and eleven staff members were isolated. Testing for COVID-19 disclosed the first case of infection on March 22 in Cook County Jail . 10% of the 5,000 inmates were released as a cautionary measure, but the number of infections had risen to 134 by March 30. The first confirmed cases of coronavirus disease were announced on this day for Clark , Crawford , Marion , Randolph , and Saline counties. On March 31, an additional 937 confirmed cases were announced along with 26 deaths that brought

1890-532: The first child who tested positive in Illinois. This brought the total to 32. On March 13, fourteen new cases of the coronavirus were reported by officials, bringing the total to 46. Governor Pritzker announced statewide school closures beginning March 17 until March 30. Casinos statewide would close for fourteen days beginning on March 16. Additionally, the Circuit Court of Cook County announced that "no orders for an eviction or foreclosure will be entered during

1953-473: The following counties: Cook (two males in their 60s, two males in their 70s, a female in her 70s, a female in her 80s, and a male in his 80s), McHenry (a male in his 50s), Kane (two males in their 70s), Lake (a female in her 90s), and Will (a female in her 90s). Carroll , Fayette , and Macon counties reported their first cases on this day. On March 29, there were 1,105 new cases and 18 additional deaths in six Illinois counties. Deaths were reported in

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2016-538: The following counties: Cook (a male in his 50s, two females in their 60s, two males in their 70s, three females in their 70s, two in their males 80s, and a female in her 80s), DuPage County (a male in his 60s), Kane (a male in his 40s and two males in their 90s), Kendall (a male in his 60s), LaSalle (a male in his 80s), and St. Clair (a female in her 70s). Bond , Knox , Menard , and Montgomery counties reported their first confirmed cases on this date. The same day, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that an infant in

2079-403: The indoor track was discontinued after the first year to accommodate space requirements for the exhibitors. By the late 1920s, the automotive industry's maturation resulted in many smaller automobile manufacturers being acquired or replaced by larger ones. The Chicago Auto Show continued to gain prominence during this era and was often regarded as the "National Auto Show". Samuel Miles retired as

2142-579: The number of cases rose to 160. Officials announced the first death related to COVID-19, a woman in her 60s from Chicago; a retired South Side nurse, the woman had an underlying condition later revealed to be asthma, and died at the University of Chicago Medical Center . 22 of the new cases were confirmed at a Willowbrook nursing home, including 18 residents and four staff members; these cases were related to an initial case announced on March 14. Northwestern University , University of Illinois at Chicago , and

2205-545: The number of confirmed cases rose by 296 bringing the number of COVID-19 cases to 1049, one an infant. Officials announced three new deaths related to the disease, two men from Cook County that were in their 80s and a McLean County woman in her 70s. Jo Daviess , Livingston , Rock Island , and Stephenson counties all reported their first case. On March 23, officials announced another 236 cases and three more deaths, all men from Cook County, two in their 80s and one in his 90s. Monroe County announced its first case, bringing

2268-496: The number of tests that had been performed passed 100,000. On April 13 Johnson County announced their first confirmed case. On April 14 Clay County announced their first case. On April 15 the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, announced Union County 's first reported case. On April 16 the number of positive cases of the coronavirus disease passed 25,000 with 1,140 new cases for

2331-454: The pandemic more aggressively. As of January 2021, Illinois has the fifth highest number of confirmed cases in the United States . As of May 26, 2021 , Illinois has administered 11,049,665 COVID-19 vaccine doses. 49% of the population has been fully vaccinated. On January 24, 2020, Illinois health officials announced the first confirmed case the novel coronavirus infection in

2394-408: The patient as the first evidence of community transmission within Illinois. He was also reported to be in serious condition. Additionally, a Missouri case connected to Illinois was confirmed; the patient had returned from Italy on a flight to O'Hare Airport, then took an Amtrak train to St. Louis , where she tested positive. On March 9, four additional cases were announced in Cook County, bringing

2457-419: The remaining semester. In response to the growing pandemic, both Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders canceled campaign rallies planned for Illinois. Additionally, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot canceled the city's annual St. Patrick's Day parade and Chicago River dyeing in response to coronavirus. On March 12, seven new cases of the coronavirus were reported by officials, including

2520-400: The sixth U.S. case after testing positive. He was isolated at the same hospital as his wife. On February 7, the two Illinois cases were released from the hospital and began home isolation . Both made full recoveries and were released from isolation on February 14. On February 29, a third Illinois resident tested positive for the virus in suburban Cook County . On March 2, a fourth case

2583-437: The state of Illinois, also the second confirmed case in the United States. The case was a woman in her 60s who had returned from a December 25 – January 13 visit to Wuhan, China, the place of origin of the outbreak, where she had frequently visited a hospitalized relative and other relatives with respiratory illnesses. She began to experience symptoms after returning to Chicago , and was isolated at St. Alexius Medical Center in

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2646-405: The state's total number of cases to eleven. Two of the new cases were family members of the classroom aide diagnosed on March 6; the two others included a California resident who traveled to Illinois, and a woman who had returned from an Egyptian cruise which was linked to many COVID-19 cases. In response to the growing number of cases in the state and the country, Governor J. B. Pritzker announced

2709-429: The state. These new cases brought Illinois over the 10,000 mark for a total of 10,357 confirmed coronavirus cases. Jasper , Lee , Mason , and Pike counties all reported their first confirmed cases on this date. On April 5, Boone , Calhoun and Gallatin counties reported their first confirmed cases. On April 7, officials with IDPH announced that there were 73 deaths due to the coronavirus, which as of this date

2772-465: The students was briefly on campus on March 16 whereas the other student had not been on the campus since March 3 but had recently traveled with a small group of NIU students. On March 26, the IDPH announced 673 new cases of coronavirus disease and seven deaths. The dead were a woman in her 90s, a man in his 70s, two men and two women in their 60s and a man in his 50s; no county information for these individuals

2835-418: The total counties with confirmed cases to 31 of 102. On March 24, there were 250 more confirmed cases of the coronavirus and four deaths. The dead were three from Cook County , two in their 60s and one was a male in his 50s; the fourth was a DuPage County resident in her 90s. Grundy County reported its first case. On March 25, 330 more cases were announced along with three more deaths. The deaths were

2898-422: The total to 25. One of these cases was located at One Prudential Plaza , marking the first confirmed case in a major downtown Chicago office building. Illinois colleges and universities, such as Northwestern University and the University of Illinois , announced measures to combat the spread of the virus on their campuses through extensions of Spring Break as well as implementing online classes for part or all of

2961-585: The vast amount of space available, several auto manufacturers have implemented creative uses of their exhibit area in recent years. For example, FCA US , Toyota , and Volkswagen have all configured indoor test track experiences adjacent to their respective vehicle displays. In 2021, CATA received approval to host a special summer edition of the Chicago Auto Show in the West Building of McCormick Place, supplemented by outdoor activities such as test drives and technology demonstrations. The 2024 Chicago Auto Show

3024-432: The virus spread further, the state enacted an even stronger shelter in place order, affecting schools and businesses across the state. At first declared between March 21 and April 7, the order was later extended until April 30, then May 29. During December 2020, Illinois experienced the second highest number of deaths per week, ranking fifth per capita. This crisis has spurred calls for Governor Pritzker to respond to

3087-625: The virus. At O'Hare Airport, travelers returning from Europe faced enhanced screening from U.S. Customs officials due to the federal travel ban put in place the day before. The screenings led to long waits and overcrowded facilities in the airport, which both Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot harshly criticized as unsafe. On March 15, the number of cases rose to 93. Cases were confirmed in Champaign , Clinton , Sangamon , Whiteside , and Winnebago Counties; meanwhile, Governor Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants closed to sit-in diners. One of

3150-471: Was an increase of 163 new cases along with the death of a woman in her 70s in Cook County. The age range for those with confirmed contraction of the COVID-19 disease was from 3 to 99. Christian County announced the first confirmed case contracted within that county. Work began on converting McCormick Place into an alternate care facility for 3,000 patients. The $ 15 million project was paid for by FEMA and

3213-484: Was announced by Illinois officials, the wife of the third case; she subsequently began home isolation. Other details were announced by officials: her husband had been isolated at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights since his case was reported two days earlier; both were in their 70s. The couple was possibly exposed to the virus through community transmission, with recent travel to Palm Springs. The man

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3276-476: Was confirmed. In mid-March, as the number of known cases rose into the double digits, Governor J. B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation, the state's equivalent of a state of emergency , to respond to the crisis. The state took measures to halt the spread of the disease by closing all schools and colleges, ordering a stop to eviction enforcements, ordering all bars and restaurants closed to sit-in diners, and otherwise restricting large gatherings of people. As

3339-463: Was due to the increased number of tests being performed daily across Illinois. Henderson and Wayne counties both reported their first cases of the coronavirus which brought the counties with confirmed cases to 92 of the 102 counties within the State of Illinois. On April 18, officials announced Hamilton County 's first case. On April 19, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Madison, Monroe, Sangamon, St. Clair, and Will counties all reported deaths which increased

3402-585: Was given. Iroquois County Public Health Department officials announced the first confirmed positive case in Iroquois County . On March 27, another 488 new confirmed cases were announced along with eight new deaths. Of the fatalities caused by the coronavirus disease, seven were over the age of 60. Bureau and Henry counties announced cases on this date. On March 28, officials announced another 465 new confirmed cases along with thirteen deaths, one an infant in Cook County. The other twelve deaths were from

3465-482: Was held from February 10 through February 19, with press preview starting on February 8 and the "First Look For Charity" Gala taking place on February 9. The 2023 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press preview starting on February 9 and the "First Look For Charity" Gala taking place on February 10. * auto show debut The 2022 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 12 through February 21, with press preview starting on February 10 and

3528-424: Was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on the 9th. The 2003 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 14 through February 23. Introductions: The 2002 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17. Introductions: Introductions: More than 1,000 vehicles were on display, from the automotive manufacturers and other groups. The 1989 Chicago Auto Show featured

3591-574: Was held from February 13 through February 21, with press days starting on February 11. The 2015 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 14 through February 22 and had a 7 percent increase in attendance compared to 2014. The show's media preview day hosted 18 world premieres including the introduction of the Kia Trail'ster concept as well as production vehicles such as the Acura RDX, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda Pilot and Toyota Avalon. The 2014 Chicago Auto Show

3654-517: Was held from February 13 through February 22, with press days starting on February 11. Introductions and concepts: Also, the Ford Transit Connect was re-introduced as an official 2010 model, after pre-production units were displayed for the first time in the U.S. at the previous year's show. The 2008 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17, with press days starting on February 6. Introductions: The show also had

3717-460: Was held from February 8 through February 17, with press days starting on February 6. The 2013 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 9 through February 18, with press days starting on February 7. The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with press days starting on February 8. Introductions and concepts: In addition to the factory-built Chrysler 300, Mopar also showed three 75th anniversary accessory kits:

3780-399: Was in Sangamon County. The number of cases being reported has rapidly risen as the tests are becoming more readily available along with an increase in testing by and hospital and commercial laboratories. The health departments of Adams and McLean Counties announced that they each had a confirmed case of COVID-19. On March 20, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that there

3843-404: Was later released to home isolation. On March 5, public health officials in Chicago reported a fifth case of coronavirus in a man in his 20s. The man, a student at Vanderbilt University , had recently traveled to Italy to study abroad and returned to Illinois on a flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport . The new case was hospitalized at Rush University Medical Center . On March 6,

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3906-468: Was scheduled for completion on April 30. On March 21, there was an increase of 168 confirmed cases and another death, a man in his 70s in Cook County. This brought the total deaths from the coronavirus disease to six. DeKalb County reported its first confirmed case. Thousands of residents of Rogers Park, Chicago participated in #chicagosingalong singing Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi . Bon Jovi sent congratulations via Instagram . On March 22,

3969-684: Was the highest increase of deaths since the pandemic began within the state. Coles , Lawrence , Richland , and Shelby counties all reported their first cases on this date. Counties that reported deaths included Champaign, Christian, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, Madison, McHenry, Monroe, Tazewell, Will, and Winnebago. On April 9, Hancock , Pulaski , and Schuyler counties reported their first confirmed cases. On April 10, Fulton and Greene counties announced their first confirmed cases. On April 11, McDonough , Perry and Warren counties reported their first cases. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs reported that an employee of

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