Chicago businessman Willie Wilson announces he’s running for mayor

It is Wilson’s third attempt at the mayor’s office, running in 2015 and 2019.

Businessman Willie Wilson’s 2nd Chicago gas giveaway smoother but not without hiccups

Over the last few weeks, Wilson held gas giveaways to help commuters. At his most recent event he talked about how Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to offer prepaid gas cards to residents will do little to help most people struggling to fill their tanks.

While Wilson endorsed Lightfoot when she ran for mayor, he quickly expressed his disappointment and criticized her efforts at reducing crime across the city.

Alderman Ray Lopez announces 2023 Chicago mayoral run

In his announcement Monday, Wilson also plans to discuss his plan to help citizens with soaring high gas prices.