Chicago News and Notes

March 18, 2011

Welcome to the first edition of Walmart’s Chicago News and Notes. Since last summer’s approval of our Chicago expansion a lot of good things have been happening in the city. And we want to make sure you hear about them. Chicago News and Notes is your source for the latest on Walmart’s efforts in Chicago as we celebrate the support of community members like you and our steadfast commitment to your city.

Walmart to Create 10,000 Jobs by 2015

On March 16, Walmart announced two new Chicago stores that will help put us on our way to creating 10,000 jobs in the city by 2015.

These new stores, combined with the company’s existing projects, will create close to 1,000 new jobs and nearly 200 construction jobs, putting Walmart on the path to meeting the goals outlined in its “Chicago Community Investment Partnership.”

Read more about this exciting announcement, and check out the enthusiastic local news coverage.

• Walmart to open 6 new stores in Chicago – abc7Chicago.com – The first, a Walmart Express in West Chatham, will open this summer!
• Daley announces plans to build two new South Side Wal-Marts – Chicago Sun-Times – We’re planning a Walmart Market and a Walmart Express for the Englewood neighborhood, opening in the winter of 2012.
• Walmart to open two new South Side stores – WGNtv.com – Mayor Daley delivers an inspiring announcement of the two new stores, amid cheers from supporters.

When Walmart Comes to Town good things happen. Watch a video about our success story in Chicago.






Chicago Alderman To New Yorkers: Wal-Mart Is A 'Boon' – Read Alderwoman Emma Mitts’ response to the anti-Walmart Loyola study in her New York Post op-ed.