The idea of government-run grocery stores is facing renewed scrutiny as Chicago abandons plans for a municipal supermarket, raising questions about whether taxpayer-funded markets can survive. Hill told Fox News Digital that the areas where government grocery stores are failing tend to not be friendly to business. Karr told Fox News Digital that cities should look at practical ways to make it easier for grocery stores to operate. "Instead of trying to use gimmicks, look at the real reasons why grocery stores are having a hard time staying open," Karr said. Original article source: Government-run grocery stores face renewed scrutiny after Chicago's experiment fizzles