What to Know About Willie Wilson's Gas Giveaway in Chicago, Surrounding Suburbs Thursday

Chicago businessman Willie Wilson’s gas giveaway is back at stations across the city Thursday morning, this time continuing until $1 million is spent. After the first giveaway caused heavy traffic on certain roads in Chicago, officials in the city and suburbs have created rules to ensure the event runs smoothly. Here’s what you should know before Thursday: When does the gas giveaway begin? At gas stations in Chicago and several surrounding suburbs, vehicles can begin lining up at 7 a.m. Officials noted, however, that cars may not start lining up prior to 7 a.m. How will I keep my spot in line? At city locations, each vehicle will receive a sticker indicating their position in line, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications said. All vehicles must also have a sticker to receive free gas. Traffic Control Aides and the Chicago Police Department will send officers to each participating location to assist in the flow of traffic, as Wilson’s first giveaway last week led to major jams near a number of citywide gas stations. For more information on traffic patterns and rules, click here. How much gas can I use? Each vehicle can receive up to $50 worth of gas, OEMC said. Locations can expect up to 400 cars for an estimated four to five hours. How long will the giveaway last? In partnership with approximately 50 gas stations around the Chicago area, Wilson said he will offer drivers free gas until his $1 million is spent. Officials said the giveaway is expected to last hours at most gas stations. Where can I get free gas in Chicago and suburbs? The below list of participating gas stations continues to change and reflects the most recent information available. Here are the latest locations: Chicago Locations Amoco – 4401 West Roosevelt Road Amoco – 7210 North Clark BP – 342 East 35th Street BP – 3955 North Western Avenue BP – 4401 West 55th Street BP – 7601 South Chicago Avenue Citgo – 1345 North Pulaski Citgo – 5103 West Madison Citgo – 5150 West Chicago Avenue Citgo – 6700 South Cottage Grove Clark – 1201 West 87th Street Clark – 4300 S. Union Gulf – 9901 South Halsted Marathon – 340 South Sacramento Shell – 5230 South Western Avenue Shell – 6129 West North Avenue Shell – 6434 West Archer Super Save – 48 East Garfield Boulevard Super Save – 9452 South Cottage Grove Super Save – 11100 South State Street Suburban Locations Berwyn: BP – 1601 Oak Park Broadview: BP – 17th & Bataan Calumet Park: Citgo – 11901 South Marshfield Chicago Heights: Mobile – 431 W. Lincoln Highway Cicero: BP – 5201 West Cermak Road Country Club Hills: 18280 South Pulaski Dolton: Exxon Mobil – 1421 East Sibley Boulevard Evanston: Mobil – 1950 Green Bay Road Harvey: BP – 15857 South Halsted Harwood Heights: Shell – 4555 North Nagle Hazel Crest: BP – 17450 Kedzie Hickory Hills: Falcon – 8702 South Roberts Road LaGrange Park: Mobile – 1101 North LaGrange Road Maywood: Super Save – 101 West Madison Melrose Park: BP – 1309 North 25th Oak Forest: BP – 5548 West 159th Street Oak Lawn: BP – 11040 South Pulaski Road Olympia Fields: Shell – 2401 Lincoln Highway Park Forest: Shell – 385 Sauk Trail Phoenix: Citgo – 15221 South Halsted Riverdale: Citgo – 13801 South Halsted River Grove: Shell – 2474 Thatcher Robbins: GoLo – 4005 West 135th Street Rosemont: Mobile – 9401 West Higgins Schiller Park: Phillips – 9340 Irving Park Road Stickney: Shell – 3901 South Harlem Stone Park: Amoco – 1700 North Mannheim Westchester: BP – 11201 West Cermak Road

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