Chicago, IL considers opening city-owned grocery stores

City-owned grocery in Chicago is 'necessary,' study finds

The report suggests the city not attempt to operate a supermarket itself, but rather partner with a for-profit operator, a non-profit operator or a co-op.

City-owned grocery stores could be oasis for Chicago's 'food deserts' on South, West Sides - Chicago Sun-Times

The new report could serve as a road map for Mayor Brandon Johnson to make Chicago the first big city in the nation to enter a competitive and volatile grocery market with razor-thin profit margins. So far, only St. Paul, Kansas and Baldwin, Fla. have done so.