Originally Posted by
Dudelsack
Those types of stores are illegal in Chicago. The south side might only have convenience stores.
I just did a quick check, and that particular 'food desert' has been shrinking. As an example, Englewood has a Sav-A-Lot, which is a discount grocery chain owned by SuperValu. My point is that eating healthy may not be the easist choice, but it is a choice that is available. Sadly, our society is very much about making the easy choice.