Walgreens Closing Chatham Store at 86th and Cottage Grove Due to Violence, Theft

Editorial: Ald. William Hall castigates Walgreens but fails to confront its reason for leaving Chatham

Walgreens says it can't safely operate its Chatham store. That's a non-negotiable problem.

Chicago pol says Walgreens should be charged with 'first-degree corporate abandonment' over closure over theft

Chicago Ald. William Hall says Walgreens should be charged with "first-degree corporate abandonment" for closing its Chatham neighborhood store amid safety concerns.

Walgreens to close Chatham store, citing theft and violence

Dozens of South Side residents gathered on Monday outside of a Chatham Walgreens, waving signs saying “Senior Lives Matter” and “End Corporate Abandonment,” after learning the store will be closing. Daycare owner Latonya Mitchell said her center's families were alarmed that the pharmacy would be closing. Many of the children she cares for at Exceptional Little Leaders Academy are from low-income families that visit the Walgreens because it's wit…

With Another South Side Walgreens Set To Close, Neighbors Protest 'Corporate Abandonment'

The Chatham store is the latest location to close in the city, one year after Walgreens shuttered five stores across the South Side.

Walgreens closing Chatham store at 86th and Cottage Grove due to violence, theft

Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.

Chicago Alderman Wants Walgreens Charged With 'Corporate Abandonment' for Closing Store

Chicago Alderman William Hall demands charges against Walgreens for closing stores amid crime issues.