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. 75^th or 1616 E. 87^th 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

GoodRX

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

Walgreens pharmacy locator

CVS pharmacy locator

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.