The story continues. Chicago millionaire and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announced plans for a second gas giveaway. This time he's increasing his donation to $1 million.
Drivers will get a chance to have $50 worth of gas pumped for free at select locations. Gas will be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis until the $1 million is exhausted.
“I am confident that with God’s help and wisdom we will get through these tough times together," Wilson said in a statement released on social media on Friday. This is our second gas giveaway in one week. The need is great, and I want to help. If I can help somebody as I pass along this way, then my living is not in vain.”
Free Gas Starting March 24 at 7:00 a.m.
Washington Park - Super Save at 48 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL
Calumet Heights - Citgo at 9155 S Stony Island, Chicago, IL
Jeffery Manor - Marathon at 1839 E 95th Street, Chicago, IL
Little Village - Mobil at 2800 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Longwood Manor - Super Save at 9811 S Halsted, Chicago, IL
Roseland - Super Save at 11100 S State Street, Chicago, IL
Park Manor - Citgo at 6700 S Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL
Grand Crossing - BP at 7600 South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bronzeville - BP at 3101 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Fuller Park - BP at 4244 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Bridgeport - Shell at 2477 S Archer, Chicago, IL
Bridgeport - BP at 3047 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL
Bridgeport - Citgo at 501 W 31st St., Chicago, IL
The Gap - BP at 342 E 35th St., Chicago, IL
West Elsdon - BP at 4401 W 55th St., Chicago IL
Gresham - Clark at 1201 w 87th, Chicago, IL
Shell at 11725 S Pulaski, Alsip, IL
Citgo at 11901 S Marshfield, Calumet Park, IL
Falcon at 18280 S Pulaski, Country Club Hills, IL
Thornton's at 147th & Dixie, Dixmoor, IL
Exxon Mobil at 1421 E Sibley Blvd, Dolton, IL
BP at 15857 S Halsted, Harvey, IL
BP at 5548 W 159th, Oak Forest, IL
Shell at 385 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, IL
Citgo at 15221 S Halsted, Phoenix, IL
Citgo at 13801 S Halsted, Riverdale, IL
Willie Wilson is the founder of Omar Medical Supplies, a multi-million dollar company that imports latex gloves, safety supplies, and other medical equipment.
His company has donated thousands of masks to hospitals, community organizations, Cook County Jail, Chicago Transit Authority, senior citizen facilities, police officers and firefighters, and Chicago residents during the pandemic.
He's also given millions to churches and individuals who lost their job.
Wilson's business ventures and community giveaways has helped him become one of the most notable Black philanthropists on the South Side of Chicago.
"Dr. Wilson - deserves a Humanitarian, Philanthropist Awards etc., and every other Good Samaritan accolades," a Facebook user commented on Wilson's post. "Dr. Wilson is in a league of his own!! Thank you, Dr. Wilson!"
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