MORE FREE GAS: Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is already planning a second gas giveaway for March 31 and he's expanding to 25 gas stations in the city and suburbs.
"Residents can’t leave to get to work. Our fire station is compromised due to the location of the gas station. EMS vehicles aren’t able to get through the streets. Students have been endangered at a local high school and police resources are spread thin. Impact > Intentions," the alderwomanThe Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection said there is no business license or permit required to host a gas giveaway.
The giveaway, which started at 7 a.m., will last until the $200,000 is exhausted. Wilson said he expects roughly 4,000 vehicles to receive a free fill-up.Cars could be seen backed up for blocks on Thursday morning, bringing traffic to a standstill on some of the city's major roadways. Gas stations participating in this giveaway will also be lowering their gas prices to be able to serve more vehicles. The first cars in line will get $50 worth of gas each at prices roughly 25% lower than average.
One gas station owner told FOX 32 they expect the supply of free gas to last until around 10:30 a.m. but that they will be offering reduced prices all day long."I’m hoping other business people, big corporations can do their part, the politicians can roll back taxes, so people can afford gas and get to work and take care of their families," Wilson said.
He is already planning another gas giveaway for March 31 and expanding to 25 gas stations in the city and suburbs."It’s great for the community to come together and feel like they are being helped out in any way possible," Baig said. "Definitely, for us to have this exposure … it’s great to have everyone here."
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