Michelle Obama talks healthy food

Oct. 25, 2011
First Lady Michelle Obama returned to her native South Side Chicago on Tuesday to promote her initiatives on healthy eating for children as well as her quest to eliminate food deserts.Obama stopped by a refashioned Walgreens on 75th and State Street.

Walgreen plans to expand Chicago produce stores

Jun. 29, 2011
Walgreen Co. said Wednesday that by the end of 2013, it plans to have close to 50 Chicago stores with large offerings of fresh fruit and vegetables and other groceries. Walgreen plans to open the stores in communities that don't have many options for fresh produce.

Obama's Hyde Park neighbors gear up for 2012

Jun. 24, 2011
About 30 of Barack Obama’s neighbors gathered at the Hyde Park Treasure Island Wednesday night, deliberately ignoring his big Afghanistan speech, to take on a much bigger task.