Grocery shopping can be a political act. Where you put your money can be just as important as where you put your vote. In a city full of food, Chicagoans face rising prices, competing priorities, and varying resources when deciding where to shop.
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Grocery shopping can be a political act. Where you put your money can be just as important as where you put your vote. In a city full of food, Chicagoans face rising prices, competing priorities, and varying resources when deciding where to shop.
Independent neighborhood grocery stores are part of the fabric of Chicago’s food scene. The owner often knows their customers, buying produce, meats, and other goods that reflect their daily needs. Here, the owners of a few of those shops—Makola African Supermarket, Go Green Community Fresh Market, …
Mapping Chicago’s independent grocery stores | Since Then
