Free gas locations: Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announces spots for third giveaway
CHICAGO (CBS) – Millionaire philanthropist Willie Wilson has revealed the locations for his third giveaway. This is Wilson's first giveaway since announcing his candidacy for mayor.
Similar to previous events, the giveaway will start at 7 a.m. Saturday providing residents with up to $50 bucks in gas until the $1 million is exhausted.
Below is the list of locations:
Chicago Locations:
· Super Save: 48 E. Garfield Blvd.
· Citgo: 1345 N. Pulaski
· Super Save: 6659 S. Halsted
· Super Save: 11100 S. State Street
· Mobil:2801 S. Pulaski Rd.
· Mobil: 603 S. Independence Blvd.
· BP: 7600 S. South Chicago
· The ROUX: 7051 S. Western
· BP: 101 N. Western Ave.
· Clark: 1952 W. Garfield
· Amoco:7201 N. Clark St.
· Marathon: 340 Sacramento Blvd.
· Shell: 5230 S. Western
· Golo: 1958 W. 47th St.
· BP: 5201 W. Jackson Blvd.
· Amoco: 4402 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Suburban Locations
· Mobil: 1950 Green Bay Road – Evanston, IL
· Super Save: 101 W. Madison – Maywood, IL
· BP: 5149 W. 79th Street – Burbank, IL
· Shell: 4804 Butterfield Rd – Hillside, IL
· Citgo: 11900 S. Marshfield Ave. – Calumet Park, IL
· Mobil: 5800 E. Cermak Rd. – Cicero, IL
· Phillips: 9340 Irving Park Rd. – Schiller Park, IL
· BP: 450 S. Cicero – University Park, IL
· Shell: 5630 St. Charles – Berkeley, IL
· Shell: 6129 W. North Ave. – Oak Park, IL
· Sav A Stop: 300 E. North Ave – Northlake IL
Originally, stations in Country Club Hills, Dolton, Tinley Park, and Broadview were listed in the giveaway, but Wilson later confirmed those stations are no longer on the list. Wilson urges people to not line up overnight for the giveaway.
As with previous giveaways, tickets will be handed out beginning at 7 a.m., and drivers will need a ticket to get gas at participating stations. Drivers won't be allowed to line up early.
Each station can expect up to about 400 cars, and the giveaway is expected to last about 4-5 hours.
Chicago's emergency management office also advises:
- There will be one entry and exit point at each station with volunteers along with a site leader providing direction. Instructions for lining up will be provided at each site.
- Vehicles will be allowed to line-up at 7 a.m. Each vehicle will receive a sticker indicating position in line. Note: motorists will not be allowed to line-up in advance, and all must have a sticker in order to receive the free gas.
- Each station can expect up to 400 cars per location. Estimated time is 4-5 hours. Note: this could differ per station.
- Traffic Control Aides will be on hand at each location to assist with flow and impacts from heavy traffic.
- Chicago Police will also assist at each location within the district it's located to ensure public safety and the free flow of traffic.
- No gas cans or other containers allowed.
The announcement comes after Mayor Lori Lightfoot's gas card program advanced following a 15-12 vote by the budget Committee -- which would provide 50,000 prepaid $150 gas cards, and 100,000 transit cards.
