West, South Side residents have to travel miles for quality food

Good food at reasonable prices has become a luxury in many neighborhoods throughout the city.

With limited grocery options, some South and West Side residents are often traveling miles outside of their area - or using convenience stores inside of gas stations in their area - as grocery stores.

Such areas are classified as "food deserts" - areas where grocery stores with affordable and healthy options are miles apart.

A former Englewood resident told the Defender that while the Englewood neighborhood is going through extensive redevelopment, quality grocery stores have not been part of the plans for some time now.

"My father praised the accomplishments of the …