Trucking industry feeling strain as diesel prices skyrocket
Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, talks about how his business has been impacted by the astronomical prices of diesel fuel and the ripple effects that has on the rest of the nation.
Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, talks about how his business has been impacted by the astronomical prices of diesel fuel and the ripple effects that has on the rest of the nation.
Rising diesel costs hurting Illinois truckers
The average price of diesel fuel nationally is now at $5.29 a gallon ? about twice as much as a year ago.
The average price of diesel fuel nationally is now at $5.29 a gallon ? about twice as much as a year ago.
Rising diesel prices clobbering Illinois trucking companies
The average price of diesel fuel nationally is now at $5.29 a gallon — about twice as much as a year ago.
The average price of diesel fuel nationally is now at $5.29 a gallon — about twice as much as a year ago.
Price of diesel hits all-time high, straining the trucking industry
While average Americans are feeling the pain at the pump with high gas prices, the trucking industry has been hit hard by the diesel surge. The high cost is being partially passed on to consumers for everything from electronics to groceries.
While average Americans are feeling the pain at the pump with high gas prices, the trucking industry has been hit hard by the diesel surge. The high cost is being partially passed on to consumers for everything from electronics to groceries.
City Council approves Lightfoot's $12.5 million gas and transit card giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
Chicago City Council approves gas, CTA giveaway
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.
Chicago alderwoman weighs in on City Council's approval of gas, transit card giveaway
Chicago Alderwoman Emma Mitts discusses the 'Chicago Moves' plan, which gives free gas and transit cards to residents.
Chicago Alderwoman Emma Mitts discusses the 'Chicago Moves' plan, which gives free gas and transit cards to residents.
Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's gas, transit card giveaway
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s plan to have Chicago taxpayers foot the bill for a $12.5 million giveaway of gasoline and transit rides won approval Wednesday from the full city council.
Willie Wilson gas giveaway: 3rd gas giveaway underway in Chicago
There is another gas giveaway happening across Chicago Saturday.
There is another gas giveaway happening across Chicago Saturday.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson kicks off 3rd gas giveaway in Chicago
There is another gas giveaway happening across Chicago Saturday.
There is another gas giveaway happening across Chicago Saturday.
FULL LIST: Willie Wilson announces gas stations participating in 3rd free gas giveaway
FREE GAS: Chicago businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson is giving away another $1 million in gas around the Chicago area this weekend. See the full list of participating gas stations, here:
FREE GAS: Chicago businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson is giving away another $1 million in gas around the Chicago area this weekend. See the full list of participating gas stations, here:
Critics hit Lightfoot for gas and transit card giveaway
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
Chicago City Council committee approves Lightfoot's gas card giveaway
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
Lightfoot's $12M gas and transit card giveaway narrowly approved by committee
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson — with house money.
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson — with house money.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson to host third gas giveaway
Businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson pledged to give away another $1 million in gas around the Chicago area this weekend.
Businessman and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson pledged to give away another $1 million in gas around the Chicago area this weekend.
Gas station owners threatening to go to court to block Illinois from posting a notice on fuel pumps
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Suburban gas giveaway: $50 gas gift cards available for senior citizens in Bloom Township
On Tuesday, Chicagoan businessman Dr. Willie Wilson will announce whether he will host a third free gas giveaway in Chicago and the suburbs.
On Tuesday, Chicagoan businessman Dr. Willie Wilson will announce whether he will host a third free gas giveaway in Chicago and the suburbs.
Bloom Township to give away $50 gas gift cards
Bloom Township in the southwest suburbs is giving away free $50 gas cards to senior citizens starting Tuesday.?
Bloom Township in the southwest suburbs is giving away free $50 gas cards to senior citizens starting Tuesday.?
Illinois gas station owners fighting 'gas tax' stickers
A group representing gas station owners is threatening to go to court. They want to block the state of Illinois from posting a notice on every fuel pump.
A group representing gas station owners is threatening to go to court. They want to block the state of Illinois from posting a notice on every fuel pump.
Rep. Schakowsky accuses oil companies using sky-high gas costs to rack up profits
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said oil companies are intentionally padding their pockets amid surging fuel costs.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said oil companies are intentionally padding their pockets amid surging fuel costs.