If You Like Saving $$$, Gas Prices Will Make You Happy

Another huge drop in gas prices again this week. A gallon of regular in Plainfield is going for $3.69 to $3.79 per-gallon -- a decline of 26 cents to 30 cents from last week, according to www.illinoisgasprices.com.

For a change, we're less than the Illinois average of $3.80 per gallon but still higher than the national per-gallon price tag of $3.60.

If you're really looking for a bargain, head over to Sam's Club at the corner of Larkin and McDonough avenues in Joliet, where they're selling gas for $3.64 a gallon (although you may have to have a membership to cash in on that price). And stay out of Naperville, where the costs are running between $3.87 and $3.92, www.illinoisgasprices.com reports.

These numbers were checked at 10:30 p.m. Fridaybut, as drivers well know, they can change very quickly and sometimes dramatically. Check the Web site yourself for the most recent numbers.

Mobil at Route 59/Route 126: $3.69

Thornton's at Route 59 near Renwick: $3.69

Phillips 66 at Route 59 and Renwick: $3.73

BP at Route 59 and 135th Street: $3.73

Jewel Express at Route 59 and 135th: $3.74

Shell at Route 59 and 119th: $3.75

Meijer at Route 59 and 137th: $3.77

Mobil at U.S. 30 and Frontage Road: $3.77