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 · Mar 24, 2022

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 · Mar 23, 2022

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022

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 · Mar 18, 2022

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 · Mar 18, 2022

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 · Mar 17, 2022

Chicago gas giveaway causes traffic trouble, 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 · Mar 17, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2022