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Walgreens to Close Chatham Store, Lay Off Hundreds, Sparks Protest

5/6/2026

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Walgreens will close its Chatham store at 8628 S. Cottage Grove Ave on June 4, 2026, prompting Alderman William Hall and other officials to protest as corporate abandonment.
Walgreens will fill prescriptions through June 4, 2026 and transfer them to a nearby store that offers free delivery for 90 days.
The company will lay off hundreds of workers, including nearly 500 in Illinois, and will close fewer than 100 stores in 2026.

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Walgreens will close its Chatham store at 8628 S. Cottage Grove Ave on June 4, 2026, prompting Alderman William Hall and other officials to protest as corporate abandonment.
Walgreens will fill prescriptions through June 4, 2026 and transfer them to a nearby store that offers free delivery for 90 days.
The company will lay off hundreds of workers, including nearly 500 in Illinois, and will close fewer than 100 stores in 2026.