Not much has gone right for Walgreens Boots Alliance in the past ... the chain grew thanks in part to innovations such as the malted milk shake, a sweeter version of the original.

2, 1927. (Chicago Tribune) But it was a long, hot summer in 1919 that would give Walgreens and other local businesses a front seat to the city’s most violent racial conflict that became known as ...

It marks the end of an 11-year dispute that started when two whistleblowers claimed Walgreens’ practices violated the False ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fate of Chicago Walgreens stores uncertain Walgreens plans store closures, cuts fiscal earnings guidance Walgreens plans store closures, cuts fiscal earnings guidance ...

The new company will retain its Chicago-area headquarters and continue to operate under Walgreens, Boots and its portfolio of consumer brands. Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. announced Thursday it ...

The company on Thursday said it inked a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners that will take it off the public market for an equity value of around $10 billion. Sycamore will pay $11.45 ...

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 ...