The Chicagoist will be launching later but in the meantime please enjoy our archives.
HOMENEWSARTS & ENTERTAINMENTFOOD

The Apocalypse Is Here

By Rachelle Bowden in News on May 26, 2004 3:14PM

2004_5_walmart_chicago.jpgThe Chicago City Council votes today on whether or not to allow Wal-Mart to build their first store in Chicago. Up to this point Wal-Mart has generally located each of their 3,000+ stores in small towns and suburbs where there¹s plenty of open land and fewer unions, but now that they want one in the big city, they're putting the political big hurt on West Side aldermen as they prep for the vote.

aldermenChicagoChicago City CouncilCityCity CouncilNews: ChicagosuburbsThe ChicagoWest Side

Best of Chicagoist

The Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants In ChicagoThe Best Restaurants For Vegetarians In ChicagoThe Best 'Anti-Brunch' Breakfast Spots In Chicago, Where You Can Eat All Week4 Chicago Spots With Can't-Miss Pumpkin Spice LattesOur Readers Picked The Best Burger Spot In Chicago