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The Latest Breaking News from Willie Wilson

Wilson’s 2nd gas giveaway goes smoother, says 3rd a possibility

Willie Wilson have away about $1 million worth of gas Thursday through nearly 50 stations in Chicago and suburbs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: March 23, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Another gas giveaway: Willie Wilson details plans for $1 million in free fuel at Chicago-area stations

The last gas giveaway Wilson held caused traffic jams and was criticized by some as a publicity stunt. But Wilson said people will criticize him no matter what, so “I say let them criticize me for doing good.”

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Willie Wilson announces new gas giveaway locations, ups the ante to $1 million for people at participating pumps Thursday

CHICAGO — Chicago businessman Willie Wilson on Friday announced his first gas giveaway of $200,000 was not enough after drivers came out in droves to get a piece of the pie, only for many to be turned down after the donation goal of the day was hit.

Chicago Tribune

Willie Wilson’s gas giveaways could be a model for elected officials

Wilson’s latest philanthropic play — free gas — is a way “to alleviate some of the pain that Chicagoans are experiencing because of the highest fuel prices in 14 years,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: March 18, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

After creating traffic jams with offer of free gas, mayoral hopeful Willie Wilson said he will do it again — this time offering $1 million worth

Wilson said he will also expand the number of stations involved in the March 24 giveaway to 50, with some of them in the suburbs as well as Chicago.

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Perth and Kinross Council's longest-serving councillor Willie Wilson to step down

The former depute provost was first elected as a local representative in 1980

Daily Record

Willie Wilson’s gas giveaway — traffic jams and all — is latest venture for Chicago businessman, philanthropist and erstwhile candidate

CHICAGO — During a trip to a gas station last week, perennial political candidate Willie Wilson watched the numbers tick up, the cost to fill his gas tank even surprising the wealthy businessman.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago gas giveaway causes traffic trouble, while entrants ‘burning gas trying to get gas’

CHICAGO — A gas giveaway by entrepreneur and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson caused a headache for some Chicagoans Thursday morning, and not from fuel fumes: Cars reportedly lined up overnight in anticipation of the 7 a.m. start time, causing backups near the preselected gas stations around the city.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago gas giveaway causes traffic trouble, entrants ‘burning gas trying to get gas’

Chicago Tribune

Gas giveaway causes blocks-long traffic jams with prices at the pump soaring: ‘A lot of people are struggling. ... It’s very nice.’

Businessman — and mayoral candidate — Willie Wilson said he donated $200,000 worth of gas in $50 increments at 10 participating stations across Chicago.

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