Ald. William Hall
Coverage of Ald. William Hall in the Nexus archive.
- Can Indie Pharmacies Serve Communities Abandoned By Walgreens? Alder Pitches Plan To Do Just That
Walgreens closed a Chatham store due to theft and violence, contributing to a 'pharmacy desert' in the area. Ald. William Hall announced a pilot program to establish an Office of Pharmacy Access, which will support independent pharmacies in vacant spaces to improve medication access. A pop-up pharmacy will open in July as part of the initiative.
- Walgreens didn’t abandon Chicago’s South Side. We let crime drive them out
Walgreens closed a store on Chicago's South Side due to rampant theft, high security costs, and declining sales, not racial bias. The article criticizes public blame on the company rather than addressing crime and safety issues that made the location unsustainable. A similar closure occurred near the author's church, disrupting access to medication for elderly and vulnerable residents.