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Chicago’s Grocery Crisis Demands Public Solution | Chicago News
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Seven Chicago grocery stores shut down last month, leaving families without access to fresh food—yet again. The city’s repeated investments in private chains that ultimately close leave communities with empty stores and no solutions. It’s time to stop betting on private companies and start building a public grocery network, like libraries or parks—essential, sustainable, and designed for long-term community needs. Cities like Atlanta and New York are already proving it works, and Chicago has the vacant spaces and expertise to launch its own. The real question is: are we ready to break the cycle?
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