As prices at gas stations stabilize, another surge is expected. Bloom Township is giving seniors free fill-ups in Chicago Heights.
That's why a gas giveaway Tuesday, and another announcement from businessman Willie Wilson are making news.
RELATED: Chicago businessman Willie Wilson to announce decision Tuesday on potential 3rd gas giveaway"I said if I'm going to go, I've got to get to bed early so I can get up early. So I drove out of the driveway at 5 o'clock," Pat Amadio said."I'm a widow and I live on my Social Security and it helps. These people around here are probably having a fit because they can't get on the highway.
"Oh yeah I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning. They say the early bird gets the worm," Chicago Heights resident Tommie Beasley said."I think it's a great thing to do. You're blessing the people here of Chicago Heights."Cars took up an entire lane on Halsted for blocks. The township, which allocated the funds using taxpayer dollars last week, said they spent $50,000, offering just over a thousand gift cards.
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