Millionaire businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announced plans Tuesday for a third gas giveaway. “We believe we should be accountable to our next-door neighbor — those of us who can afford to do so,” said Wilson, speaking to reporters at his home and office on the 49th floor of The St. Regis Chicago. The $1 million giveaway is planned for Saturday at yet-to-be-announced locations throughout Cook County. chicago gas prices 8 hours ago You Could Soon Get a Free Chicago Gas Card. Here's How Much They're Worth, and What to Know Business 6 hours ago Natural Gas Drops 10%, Pulls Back From More Than 13-Year High Business Apr 18 Natural Gas Surges to Highest Level Since 2008 as Russia's War Upends Energy Markets It will be the third time Wilson has given away gas in recent weeks. He twice held gas giveaways in March, including $1 million worth through about 50 stations in and around the city. Wilson jumped into the 2023 mayoral race on April 11 with a $5 million contribution to himself and a burst of goodwill generated by his gas giveaways. Three years ago, Wilson won 13 of 18 Black wards, finishing fourth overall with 10.6 percent of the vote. In the runoff, Lori Lightfoot won all of those wards — and all 50 wards citywide —after Wilson endorsed her over County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Tuesday’s announcement comes as Lightfoot is tweaking her own proposed gas and Ventra card giveaways as she tries to mollify opposition and pave the road for City Council approval. Lightfoot’s latest proposal would, among other things, reserve 75 % of the $12.5 million gas card lottery for residents of South and West side neighborhoods defined as “high-mobility hardship.” The remaining 25% of gas cards would be distributed citywide. That’s the same formula she wants to use for the $50 Ventra card giveaway. Some have called her proposal a “political stunt” intended to one-up Wilson’s gas giveaways.
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