Round two of the big Chicago area gas giveaway begins Thursday morning at 7 a.m. – and with a steep increase in prices lately, many say it is a big help they need during tough times.
As CBS 2's Jermont Terry reported Wednesday night, whether or not a free $50 fill-up will really make a difference depends on whom you talk to. But some homeowners in the south suburbs say it does – especially given that they are also trying to pay property tax bills after a huge jump.For Veronica Gregory, keeping the fridge stocked doesn't come easy. The retired teacher finds herself stretching her dollar these days.That is why she will be up early Thursday morning.
"It's your gas. It's your light. It's your phone bill. It's some of everything," added William Baker."I was in last line and got there too late," he said.
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