Resources for Chatham residents impacted by Walgreens closure
8628 S. Cottage Grove location will permanently close on Thursday, June 4, 2026
For current Walgreens patients
- Existing patients of the Walgreens pharmacy at 8628 S. Cottage Grove will have their prescription information moved to the 11 E. 75th or 1616 E. 87th St. locations. To transfer your prescription to a different pharmacy, click here.
- Existing patients will receive free delivery services for all medications that are eligible for delivery. Click here to learn more about Walgreens Rx delivery.
- For assistance with your prescription information, please call 1-800-WALGREENS or visit the Walgreens pharmacy closure website.
- Have further questions? Not sure how to fill your prescription at another Walgreens? Visit the FAQ for more information.
Prescription drug affordability
Effective Jan. 1, 2026: Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Act
Illinois Rx Card: Free statewide discount prescription assistance program
Walgreens prescription discount program
Resources for seniors
Illinois Department on Aging: Medicare & prescription drug assistance
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs Directory
Find an alternate pharmacy
Free and charitable clinic directory
Cook County Health pharmacy locations
Map of Community Health Centers in Illinois
Chicago-based Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Independent pharmacy locator (National Community Pharmacists Association)
If you are having issues finding what you need, call my office at 773-933-7715, send us a text at 773-839-4737 or email us here. My staff and I are committed to supporting our community through this closure.
