Another Walgreens in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood is closing its doors, citing skyrocketing theft and violence as the reason — but for locals, it’s not just about safety, it’s about survival. This store serves a vital role for residents, including a 76-year-old transplant patient who relies on it daily. With the nearest pharmacy now over a mile away, the closure threatens to create a “pharmacy desert” — and community leaders are rallying outside the store to demand solutions before more lives are put at risk.

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