A Chicago alderman is publicly urging prosecutors to pursue criminal charges against Walgreens following the chain’s announcement that it will close a South Side location. According to reports, the store in Chatham is scheduled to close on June 4. The company says it is acting because of persistent retail theft and violence associated with the location.
The alderman argues that Walgreens’ decision warrants legal action and uses language describing “corporate” wrongdoing, including a demand for “first-degree corporate abandonment.” The calls for charges reflect a broader local dispute over how businesses respond to public safety problems and declining retail operations in high-theft, high-violence areas.
The coverage centers on the alderman’s request for charges and Walgreens’ stated reasons for the closure. The reports do not provide details on any investigation or whether prosecutors have taken action.
