Grocery store closures reignite debate over taxpayer-funded food access

Source CWB Chicago
Original Load Date Aug. 2, 2026, 9 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 2, 2026, 9 p.m.
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![][1] _(Photo by[ Franki Chamaki ][2] on [ Unsplash ][3] ) _ By Catrina Barker The Center Square contributor ( [ The Center Square ][4] ) – The closure of seven Save A Lot grocery stores on Chicago’s South and West sides has renewed debate over whether government subsidies can effectively a...