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New Owners Of West Garfield Park’s Save A Lot Will Meet With Neighbors Tuesday
Yellow Banana, which received city funds to upgrade six Save A Lot stores on the South and West sides, took over the Pulaski Road store after a rat infestation forced it to temporarily close in 2022.
Englewood Residents Demand Affordable, Local Grocer Replace Closing Whole Foods Market
Neighbors discussed the fate of the Whole Foods Market storefront at a grocery town hall. The next operator shouldn’t have the same opportunity to leave, Ald. Jeanette Taylor said.
Wicker Park Aldi Reopens After City Inspectors Find Hundreds Of Insects, Sanitary Issues In Grocery Store
The grocery store failed two recent inspections after hundreds of "small flying insects" were found by inspectors, according to a city report.
Auburn Gresham Aldi Abruptly Closes, Leaving South Siders With 1 Less Grocery Store: ‘It’s One Hit After Another’
Aldi on Ashland Avenue closed June 12 but one resident said neighbors did not know about it until they showed up to see the building boarded up and a "closed" banner on the side of the building.
City Council Approves Plan To Buy Closed West Side Aldi So It Can Be Turned Into A New Grocery Store
The city now can buy the Aldi building that closed in October, allowing local leaders to help community groups work toward bringing back a neighborhood grocery store.
City’s Plan To Buy Closed West Side Aldi Spurs Debate On Acquisition Policy
The Aldi abruptly closed in October, leaving “a big hole in the amount of grocers available in the neighborhood,” a city planning official said.
There Are No Grocery Stores Open In West Garfield Park After Save A Lot Shut Down By City Because Of Rats
The store had its license temporarily revoked by the city because of a rodent infestation, leaving residents with no local options to buy food. An Aldi store in the area abruptly shut down last year.
West Sider To Open Lawndale’s Only Black-Owned Grocery Store In New Year, With Fresh Food From Black Farmers
The North Lawndale Fresh Meat & Produce Market will open by spring 2022, bringing fresh food to an area that has few grocery options.
City Could Buy Closed West Side Aldi So It Can Be Turned Back Into A Grocery Store
West Garfield Park leaders are negotiating with Aldi to buy the Madison Street location so they can bring another grocer to the space. If that doesn't work, the city could intervene to help.
West Siders Ask Aldi To Sell Closed Grocery Store For $1 As They Work To Replace It With ‘Community-Centered’ Grocer
West Garfield Park residents were furious when Aldi closed their store in a food desert. Neighborhood groups want to buy the building to attract a new grocery store that will work with the community.
After Aldi Closed In A Food Desert, West Side Groups Give Groceries To Neighbors — But Permanent Food Access Is Needed, They Say
“You would never turn the electricity off in the community, you would never stop pumping water. Fresh food can be the difference between life and death.”
Aldi Abruptly Closes West Side Grocery Store, Angering Residents Already Living In Food Desert: ‘It’s A Dire Situation’
Residents are calling on Aldi to give its now-vacant building back to the West Garfield Park community to ensure it can be revived as a fresh food resource.
Renovated Englewood Aldi Reopens Next Week With Larger Food Selection
The 63rd Street store will reopen Oct. 28 with more natural light — and food.
You Can Win Free Produce For A Year At The Revamped West Ridge Aldi This Week
The first 100 customers will be entered into the golden ticket giveaway, with a grand prize of free produce for a year.
The Point At Six Corners Keeps Aldi, Adds Affordable Housing As Neighbors Urge Action In Closed-Door Meetings With Ald. Gardiner
Ald. Jim Gardiner has been meeting with residents in their homes about plans for the "big hole" at Six Corners.
Gage Park Aldi Will Reopen This Week With A New Look And More Veggies
Upgrades to the Gage Park store location is part of ALDI's $180 million plan to update 130 stores in the area.
Is The Point At Six Corners Dead? Neighbors Try Convincing New Alderman To Support Senior Center At Long-Vacant Intersection
Ald. John Arena slammed his successor James "Jim" Gardiner, saying that if the plan goes back to the drawing board, "you'll have Lake Gardiner."
Remodeled ALDI Reopens With More Fresh Foods In Pilsen
The Pilsen remodel is part of ALDI's $180 million plan to update 130 stores in the area.
Aldi On Cermak In Pilsen Is Closing This Month For 6-Week Renovation
The store will close near the end of the month to undergo renovations as part of the company's efforts to remodel and expand across the nation.
