Save A Lot stores set to close Saturday after years of turmoil, recent CEO death threatens city-funded deal

After opening seven Save A Lot discount grocery stores on Chicago’s South and West sides with a promise to address food deserts, embattled operator Yellow Banana is set to shutter all stores this weekend, leaving predominantly Black and brown residents without a grocery store. Save A Lot says it’s cutting ties with Yellow Banana and will “end [its] arrangement,” company spokesperson Sarah Griffin said in a statement. Without Save A Lot corporate's support, operator Yellow Banana will close all…