Community activists from Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood are voicing displeasure with the upcoming closure of four Chicago Walmart stores, which are heading into their final weekend of operation. Activists took part in a demonstration Friday afternoon near the Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2551 W. Cermak Rd., calling on the big-box chain to keep the store open, as well as the other…
Community activists from Chicago's Little Village neighborhood are voicing displeasure with the upcoming closure of four Chicago Walmart stores, which are heading into their final weekend of operation.
Activists took part in a demonstration Friday afternoon near the Walmart Neighborhood Market, 2551 W. Cermak Rd., calling on the big-box chain to keep the store open, as well as the other four locations slated to shut down in Chicago. "Our community depends on this Walmart for medication, convenience and fresh products," protest organizers said in a news release."The city of Chicago gave Walmart millions in subsidies aka corporate welfare, and we the community want our money back! Walmart breach its contract and therefore can not close its store in our community."
In a statement, a company spokesperson said"Walmart did not accept TIF incentives for any of our Walmart stores in Chicago.”“We are grateful to our associates for their contributions to their communities and for the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at these Chicago locations," the spokesperson added., the decision to close the stores was based on performance and lack of profitability.
One resident who helped organize the protest said the closure of the Little Village location will be a disservice to the community, especially to those who don't have a reliable source of transportation.
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