The idea of government-run grocery stores is being questioned after Chicago stopped its plan.

Chicago's city-run grocery stores are closing after a company ended its agreement with them.

The city spent $13.5 million on these stores, but they are now closing. They were meant to help with food security.

Experts say the plan was not a good idea and would cost taxpayers money.

A store in Ohio shows a variety of organic food for sale.

Rob Karr says the experiment is failing in many areas.

Karr says the government's plan to lower prices is flawed and has failed elsewhere.

Chicago officials decided not to open a city-owned grocery store.

The closure of stores has raised questions about taxpayer-funded grocery initiatives.

There are concerns about food stamp fraud.

A Whole Foods store in Miami is shown at night.

An analyst says the closures show the problems with government-backed solutions.

The stores closed due to financial challenges, including a decrease in food stamp purchases.

A Whole Foods in Chicago received a large government subsidy but still closed.

A state representative was disappointed when the store closed.

The representative said she worked with Whole Foods to bring a store to the area.

There are ideas to fix problems in New York City.

A sign in a store window says they accept food stamps.

An expert says areas with failing government grocery stores are not business-friendly.

Illinois has high property taxes, making it hard for businesses to operate.

High property taxes and sales taxes make it hard for businesses and residents.

Karr says cities should make it easier for grocery stores to operate.

A politician says a company should be charged for abandoning a store.

Old grocery ads show how prices have changed over time.

Karr says cities should look at the real reasons grocery stores are struggling.

He says pharmacies also face problems, including reimbursement issues.

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Rachel del Guidice is a reporter for Fox News.