Overview
- Walgreens and Ald. William Hall confirmed Monday that the store at 8628 S. Cottage Grove will shut on June 4.
- Company officials said the location has seen significantly higher theft and violent incidents than other stores, and they called safety the top priority.
- Customers can fill prescriptions at the Chatham pharmacy until closing, then refills will transfer to 1616 E. 87th St., about 1.3 miles away, with 90 days of free delivery offered.
- Residents and local leaders protested outside the store, calling the exit corporate abandonment and warning it will hit seniors and people managing chronic illnesses the hardest.
- Elected officials signaled policy action, including a proposed big box ordinance, as the closure tracks with a broader Walgreens pullback after a private‑equity buyout and plans to close fewer than 100 U.S. stores in 2026.