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Chicago mayor’s free gas and transit fare card giveaways win City Council approval

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s controversial free gas and public transit card giveaway narrowly passed the City Council Wednesday after aldermen debated whether the measure will truly help struggling residents or simply be a political “gimmick.”

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Afternoon Edition: April 27, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot’s $12.5 million gas, transit card giveaway squeaks through City Council

The vote was 26 to 23. It was one of the closest votes of Lori Lightfoot’s tenure.

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Willie Wilson brings 3rd free fuel ‘blessing’ to Chicago-area drivers: ‘Call it buying a vote, but he bought mine’

Free fuel never seems to gets old. Thousands of Chicagoans woke up early once again to get their $50 worth of free gas in Willie Wilson’s third giveaway in two months.

Chicago Sun-Times

Locations announced for 3rd Willie Wilson gas giveaway

The $1 million giveaway is planned for Saturday at 16 locations in Chicago and 14 others in the suburbs, according to a post on Wilson’s Facebook page.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gas card giveaway plan narrowly approved by committee

The 15-to-12 Budget Committee vote for Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “Chicago Moves” program sets the stage for a full City Council showdown next week. The odds favor Lightfoot, but the outcome is by no means assured.

Chicago Sun-Times

Commentary: A basic income guarantee would make our government more humane and revitalize our economy

A few weeks ago, I helped Chicago business owner and philanthropist Willie Wilson organize a mass gas giveaway, his latest effort to help people in need across Chicagoland. Shortly after Wilson’s event, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced plans for a $12.5 million, taxpayer-funded transportation giveaway of her own.

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Willie Wilson is promising another $1 million in free gas but his giveaways raise campaign questions

Chicago businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson announced he will be giving away another $1 million in gas this Saturday, a move that will provide some relief for city motorists but also, once again, raises thorny questions about Wilson providing handouts to potential voters.

Chicago Tribune

Willie Wilson announces 3rd gas giveaway

The $1 million giveaway is planned for Saturday at yet-to-be-announced locations throughout Cook County.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot tweaks gas card giveaway yet again to smooth road to City Council passage

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plans to reserve 75% of gas cards for residents of South and West Side neighborhoods defined as “high-mobility hardship.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Give to Trump after his hole-in-one claim? You’d have to have a hole in your head

The ex-president’s latest attempt to extract money from small donors centers on his supposed luck on the links.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot playing defense as she gears up for tough reelection campaign

CHICAGO — As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gears up for her expected reelection campaign after three tumultuous years, she finds herself in a familiar position: on the defensive.

Chicago Tribune

Willie Wilson confirms he’s running for Chicago mayor: ‘The city’s in horrible condition’

CHICAGO — Businessman Willie Wilson will run for Chicago mayor in the 2023 election, adding a second declared candidate to a growing field of potential challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, he said Monday.

Chicago Tribune

Afternoon Edition: April 11, 2022

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Willie Wilson joins 2023 race for mayor

Four years ago, Wilson won 13 of 18 Black wards. In the runoff, Lightfoot won all of those wards after Wilson endorsed her. This time, Wilson’s candidacy could damage Lightfoot’s re-election chances by cutting into her support with older black women.

Daily Record

Plans to extend Perthshire caravan site referred to Scottish Government

The council's local review body agreed it would like to approve Comrie Holiday Park's plans - subject to conditions - and passed the application on due to an objection from SEPA

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot’s gas and transit giveaways hit rough patch — even after income threshold reduced

Many City Council members questioned the mayor’s motives. Others noted the $12.5 million cost and wondered if improving security should come first. The prepaid cards would cover about two tanks of gas or five CTA round-trips.

Chicago Tribune

City of Chicago to distribute prepaid gas, transit cards in response to soaring gas prices

The city of Chicago plans to make available $12.5 million in prepaid gas and public transit cards in an effort to address soaring gas prices, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday.

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Lightfoot shifts gears — to gas cards and Ventra credits — to provide relief for struggling commuters

Last week, the City Council’s Finance Committee abruptly canceled a hearing on Lightfoot’s plan reduce the city’s gas tax. Now, the mayor is talking about offering gas cards to motorists and Ventra card credits to CTA riders.

Chicago Sun-Times

Willie Wilson to announce April 11 if he’s running for mayor against Lightfoot

Wilson, who has held four town hall meetings on a possible mayoral campaign, sounds like he’s already made up his mind to challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom he endorsed in the April 2019 runoff, and is just waiting until next month to make the official announcement.

The Independent UK

People are struggling to pay for gas. A Chicago businessman is giving it away for free

The businessman recognized the dire effect the high prices would have on those in a less stable financial situation than him.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot to waive 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax hike until Dec. 31 to ease pain at pump

The city will forfeit about $18 million by temporarily reducing the gas tax. The tax money pays for snow removal, street paving, bridge maintenance and related personnel costs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: March 24, 2022

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

The Independent UK

Motorists flock to Chicago area gas stations for free fuel

The chance to get free gasoline is fueling a rush to get in line at some four dozen Chicago-area gas stations

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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