Sixth Ward Alderman William Hall wants to make pharmacies more accessible throughout Chicago.
Fox 32 Chicago reports that a Chatham Walgreens has closed its doors after more than two decades of serving the nearby community. Theft and safety concerns were reasons for the closure. Walgreens redesigned a South Loop store and upgraded its security, but did not take the same measures for the Chatham location, according to the outlet.
George Smith is a Chatham resident who will be among those impacted by the Walgreens closure, according to the outlet. Smith has had two strokes and needs eight medications, which he takes daily. He said that without his medications, he is “crippled.” The next pharmacy is more than a mile away…