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13-Year-Old Activist, Author Jahkil Jackson Will Sign His Books In South Shore Saturday
Jackson — who was recognized by President Barack Obama in 2017 for his work in support of people facing homelessness — will visit Local Market in South Shore noon–3 p.m. Saturday.
Feeding South Shore Program Rebooted, Expanded To Assist Other South Side Communities
More than 3,000 families will receive free food through the weekly distributions, renamed Feeding Chicago Families to reflect the program's wider service area.
Instacart Begins Service At Local Market In South Shore Thursday
Instacart held out on a partnership with Local Market for months since its opening, but quickly partnered with the grocer after the success of the Feeding South Shore delivery drive.
Grocery Store That Helped Solve South Shore’s Food Desert Problem Reopens After Neighbors Clean Up From Looting
Dozens helped clean up Local Market, which opened last year after the area went without a grocery store for six years. "This is a food safety initiative for us," one leader said.
10 South Shore Businesses Will Get $3,000 Grants Under SSA’s Stimulus Plan
Commissioners also approved a free grocery delivery service for the neighborhood, to be operated out of the Local Market in Jeffery Plaza.
HBO’s ‘Station Eleven’ May Feature Scenes Filmed In Hyde Park, South Shore
The show, set to run on HBO Max, filmed along streets in Hyde Park and South Shore this month. It's unclear whether "Station Eleven" is behind the closure of the Local Market on Jan. 14.
Food Desert No Longer: South Shore’s Local Market Opens As Hundreds Of Residents Celebrate
After six years of waiting, South Shore finally has a full-service grocery store in its new Local Market, which brings fresh produce, ready-made foods and packaged goods to the neighborhood.
South Shore Will Finally Have A Grocery Store When Local Market Opens Wednesday
The new Local Market in Jeffery Plaza will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The first 500 customers will receive a free grocery bag of food.
South Shore Neighbors Must Wait Longer For A Grocery Store After Permit Issues Stall Local Market Opening
The city says it's still waiting on the store's application materials, but a Shop and Save representative says they've submitted everything.