It brings an end to nearly 100 years as a publicly traded company. After opening its 100th store in Chicago, Walgreens went public the following year in 1927. Private equity firm Sycamore Partners ...

A large former Walgreens building in Chicago's Loop is often used as a "voting supersite" during election season. But these days, 191 N. Clark St. is dubbed the "Real ID Supercenter." Illinois ...

In the deal announcement, Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth said “value creation will take time, focus and change that is better managed as a private company.” Chicago’s business community is ...

The company will continue to operate under the names Walgreens and Boots, and its headquarters will remain in the Chicago area, according to a news release. The deal is expected to close in the ...

Time is running out for some Walgreens shoppers to file for their part of a proposed class action settlement that accuses the pharmacy chain of overcharging for generic drugs.

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported quarterly profit that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, marking a strong performance in ...

while significant legal settlements resulted in continued negative free cash flow," Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth said in a release. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news ...

Stefano Pessina, executive chairman of Walgreens Boots Alliance, is set to nearly double his stake in the pharmacy retail chain as part of the $10 billion take-private deal the company announced ...

The sale preceded the news earlier this month that Chicago-based Walgreens’ parent company, Walgreens Boot Alliance Inc., is pursuing a $10 billion sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners ...