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At New Chicago Walgreens, You Can Only Browse 2 Aisles — The Rest Of The Store Is Locked Away

Walgreens claims the South Loop store, which forces customers to order items digitally, is about "convenience" and not theft prevention.

South Loop

A Closed Walgreens Could Become A Youth-Focused Community Center In West Woodlawn

Nonprofit Future Ties, once based out of the Parkway Gardens complex, is behind the $7 million project.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Wicker Park’s ‘Vitamin Vault’ Walgreens Closes As Remodeled Location Reopens Blocks Away

A Walgreens at 1372 N. Milwaukee Ave. reopened Tuesday, the same day the pharmacy's flagship Wicker Park location is set to close.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Wicker Park Walgreens With Iconic ‘Vitamin Vault’ Closing Next Month

The store in the Noel State Bank building has become a hit with tourists and TikTok-ers for its architecture and accessibility. It will close in January.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Is Walgreens Closing Its Flagship Wicker Park Store Inside Old Bank? Neighbors Told Yes, But Company Says No Decision Made

A Walgreens representative said the branch was closing at a community meeting Wednesday — but the company said Thursday it has not made any decision regarding the location.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Chatham Walgreens Hosting Kids COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Friday

Children can visit the pop-up clinic 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at 11 E. 75th St.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Cleanup In Aisle 9! Crews Rip Up Old Town Walgreens, Piling Mounds Of Dirt And Bricks In The Middle Of The Store

A viral tweet shows workers inside in a deep trench ... in the middle of an Old Town Walgreens, where people continued to shop.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Little Village Residents Can Get Vaccinated This Weekend At Discount Mall Plaza Walgreens

The vaccinations are being done 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at the Walgreens, 3045 W. 26th St.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Here’s Where To Get A Free Flu Shot In Englewood This Weekend

Free vaccinations will be administered for the next two weekends at various locations in Englewood and Back of the Yards.

Fiancé Of Olga Calderon, Slain Wicker Park Walgreens Worker, Speaks Out: ‘This Event Has Shattered Our Families’

“To all the supporters that have donated to our GoFundMe page, thank you," Olga Calderon's fiance said. "Strangers from this community and beyond have shown their love and support.”

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Walgreens Adds Security Guard To Wicker Park Store Following Slaying Of Olga Calderon

Calderon, a 32-year-old Humboldt Park mother, was killed Sunday while stocking shelves at the store.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

South Side Grocer And Pharmacy Still Closed? Here Are Some Open Stores, Plus Where To Get Prescription Help

Here are some open stores for South Siders. Know of others? Let us know by emailing jamie@blockclubchi.org .

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Live in Chatham, Englewood Or Auburn Gresham And Want To Clean Up? Here’s How You Can Help

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce is putting out a call for volunteers and cleaning supplies.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Chatham Walgreens Reopens After Deep Cleaning

The South Side Walgreens reopened after closing temporarily when one worker began exhibiting symptoms of coronavirus.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Residents Threaten Boycott After Walgreens Stands Firm On Closing Calumet Heights Location

"If you continue to do this, you're going to have a bigger problem on your hands," warned one resident.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

As Walgreens Closes Calumet Heights Store, Residents Ask: ‘Why Is It Always Stores In Black Neighborhoods?’

Ald. Greg Mitchell will host a meeting so residents can sound off ahead of the store's Nov. 11 closure.

South Chicago, East Side