The free gas and transit cards are designed to help deal with inflation.
The lottery begins soon, so Chicago residents should check their eligibility.
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This program will distribute 50,000 gas cards pre-loaded with $15o. An additional 100,000 transit cards are being given out worth $50 each. Read more about it here.
Only one person per household can apply for the card. Eligible applicants will be placed in a lottery.
In order to apply you must:
- be a resident of Chicago
- over 18 years old
- have a valid city sticker with correct mailing info
- household income at or below 100% of the Area Median Income
The card are going to be distributed via lottery but also based on areas of need. 75% of the gas cards will go to residents in the South and West side neighborhoods.
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