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Walgreen’s
life after roe
Mar. 3, 2023
Walgreens Won’t Sell Abortion Pills in Red States Even Where It’s Legal The second-largest retail pharmacy chain won’t buck Republican attorneys general. Will others follow?
By Ed Kilgore
Here’s Why Everything at Walgreens Is Suddenly Behind Plastic The recent spike in shoplifting is both overblown and real. And almost everyone is profiting from it (including you).
By James D. Walsh
health concerns
Aug. 1, 2018
Trader Joe’s and Other Chains Involved in Massive Food Recall The USDA has issued a warning following possible parasite contamination of wraps and salads at T.J.’s, Kroger, and Walgreens.
By Nikita Richardson
reproductive rights
June 25, 2018
Walgreens Pharmacist Denies Woman Medication for Her Miscarriage She says she left the pharmacy “in tears, ashamed and feeling humiliated.”
By Lisa Ryan
wrongful death
Apr. 23, 2018
Prince’s Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Against Hospital, Walgreens The suit alleges the singer received improper care at a medical center after an overdose forced his private plane to land in Moline, Illinois.
By Halle Kiefer
bloody mess
Jan. 29, 2016
Walgreens Suspends Ties With Theranos’s California Lab Over Safety Concerns The two companies are reportedly “in discussions” about the future of their partnership.
By Jonah Shepp
pharmacy singularity
Oct. 27, 2015
By Eric Levitz
Total Recall
Nov. 11, 2013
By Belle Cushing
Neighborhood Watch
Oct. 19, 2012
Windsor Terrace Residents Planning a Food Co-op Out with the Walgreens string cheese, in with the local string beans.
By Jenny Miller
The Chain Gang
Aug. 28, 2012
Windsor Terrace Walgreens Staving Off Neighborhood Beef With Meat It’s replacing the only grocer, but claims it will offer produce and a butcher.
By Jenny Miller
Now You Can Get a Buzz With Your Deodorant Downtown Crossing’s trail-blazin’ Walgreens sells sushi and sake!
By Kara Baskin
Fish Stories
May 14, 2012
Philly’s Drugstore Food Scene Just Got Real The reportedly soon-to-be Walgreens space will offer more than just the obligatory magazines, over the counter meds and cosmetics. It will also be zoned as a health clinic, beauty salon, and restaurant.
By Marilyn S. D'Angelo
Drugstore Sushi Isn’t Going to Drive the Tourists (or the Locals) Wild The new Downtown Crossing Walgreens isn’t the neighborhood’s magic bullet, sushi be damned.
By Kara Baskin
Blechtacular
Feb. 28, 2012
By Kara Baskin
The Other Critics
Jan. 17, 2012
Serious Eats’ Dennis Lee Braves Sushi at New Loop Walgreen’s Serious Eats Chicago explores the madhouse that is the new Loop Walgreen’s.
By Michael Gebert
beauty marks
Oct. 17, 2011
Coming Soon
June 29, 2011
Walgreens Expands Grocery Options in Food Deserts; Wal-Mart Express Taking Over In case you are in need of another place to buy groceries, two companies are set to expand.
By Nick Kindelsperger
Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To Serve Food; Yum Brands Buys China’s Little Sheep The actress will spend the bulk of her 480 community service hours serving the Downtown Women’s Center.
LCB Puts the Kibosh on Groupon Booze Discounts; Restaurants Get Hip to Plus: Walgreens and Wegmans spar over the letter “W”; and Cleveland bans smoking and trans fats, all in our morning news roundup.
Taqueria Chihuahua Could Be On The Run If Walgreens Gets Its Way “It looks like big business is probably going to win,” says Chihuahua owner Mario Banda.
By Hadley Tomicki
DeNiro’s Waiter Jab Causes Bad Taste in Golden Globe Mouths; Food Banks Turn To The actor draws gasps from a shocked crowd while food banks resort to accepting their least desired items.
Baked Now Offering Brownie Mix; Breakfast Pizza Having a Moment Plus: Walgreens wants to sell you sushi, Sri Lanka’s flooding likely to affect food prices, and more, in our morning news roundup.
LCB to Give ‘Worst Idea Ever’ Another Chance; Walgreens Brings Food Plus wonky weather could drive up food costs, and an organic vending industry is growing, all in our morning news roundup.
Food Desert
July 12, 2010
Walgreens Brings Fresh Produce to Food Deserts The drug store has increased its food offerings.
By Nick Kindelsperger
LeBron James Tempted By Iron Chef Symon; Shark Fins Banned In Hawaii An NBA all-star gets an edible offer to stay in Cleveland, while an endangered animal gets protection from restaurant goers.
Paula Deen Mulls American Idol Role; Fatburger Coming to Beijing A television cook could be a television judge and California’s number-two burger chain goes East.
By Hadley Tomicki
neighborhood news
Feb. 17, 2010
Walgreens to Buy Duane Reade for $1.1 Billion The New York chain will keep its name, for now.
By Chris Rovzar
Drugstore Drinkery Walgreens decides to start selling beer and wine.
By Helen Rosner
Booze You Can Use
Jan. 13, 2010
By Jay Barmann
