The Brief Seven Chicago Save A Lot stores are scheduled to close Saturday, July 25, affecting South and West Side neighborhoods where access to affordable groceries is already limited and food insecurity remains high. There is growing concern on Chicago’s South and West sides, where seven Save A Lot stores are set to close Saturday, July 25. The backstory:Even one fewer grocery store could have a major impact on neighborhoods already struggling with food insecurity. "Grocery stores run on really tight margins and the redemption of SNAP benefits is a part of their business model. "The closure of grocery stores is making a challenging situation even worse.