City-Owned Grocery Store Could Be Coming To Chicago's Food Deserts
blockclubchicago.org
The city is starting a feasibility study to explore the idea as South and West Side grocers continue to close, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

Another article about a town in Kansas that bought their own grocery store. It seems to have had success and motivated town residents to open up other stores and create programs. It sounds like it is also funded as a utility, so a monthly bill charged to the residents and they can shop for what the need.

Rural Kansas and Chicago embracing juche? We will see

  • SteamedHamberder [he/him]26•9 months ago

    A “Chicago Style” grocery store where it’s owned by the city but all items must be surrounded by a deep, flaky crust.

    • the_itsb [she/her, comrade/them]11•9 months ago

      all items must be surrounded by a deep, flaky crust

      it's the culinary equivalent of a hug, and it is just as good for you ❤️🤗❤️