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Specialty grocers Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market have announced the immediate closure of all their stores across the country, including 2 Dom’s Kitchen locations and 33 Foxtrot locations in Chicago, Dallas, Austin, and Washington, D.C. The closures come less than six months after the two Chicago-based companies announced plans to merge under a new company called . The grocers cited an inability to find a viable option to keep the businesses open after exploring multiple avenues. The closures also include the discontinuation of delivery services, account credit, member perk access, and customer-facing services. Both stores’ mobile apps are also shutting down.

An 81-year-old Vietnam veteran, Ernie Aimone, was the target of a carjacking in Chicago. The community has rallied around him, raising over $61,000 on GoFundMe and providing support at his place of employment, Joe’s on Higgins, where he has worked for 40 years. With the funds raised, Aimone was able to purchase a brand-new Volkswagen Tiguan. The dealership has also pledged to provide lifetime servicing for his vehicle.

While Kane County remains free of measles, the health department is monitoring the outbreak in Chicago and working with one potential contact. Officials urge vaccination as the best protection against the highly infectious disease, which is often brought to the US by travelers from countries with low vaccination rates. Measles can cause serious complications, and most cases are preventable through vaccination.