Did Walmart get looted in Chicago?

CHICAGO — The Walmart in the city’s Chatham neighborhood, that sustained millions of dollars in damage during looting, is making a comeback months later. Looters destroyed the store during unrest over controversial police shootings back in May, setting off fires that caused more than $3 million worth of damage.

How many Walmart stores were looted?

Nearly 130 stores owned by Walmart Inc. have been looted or burned in Chile during the recent riots, The Santiago Times reports citing MercoPress.

Why are there no Walmarts in Chicago?

In 2006, after months of lobbying and debate, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance requiring Wal-Mart and other so-called “big box” stores to pay much higher minimum wages than their competitors. Unions and community groups cheered.

Who was the alderman at the Walmart shooting?

Ald. David Moore (17 th) was there that night with police trying to slow the angry mob, and he was back at the store early Wednesday to greet the mostly older group of shoppers looking to stock up on groceries, cleaning supplies and, of course, toilet paper. Moore said the efforts of police helped keep the store from being hit worse.

Are there any Walmart stores open in Chicago?

Three Chicago Walmart stores reopened for business Wednesday — nearly two full months after they were looted and vandalized during the civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

When do the Walmart stores in Chatham Il reopen?

Walmart’s stores in Chatham and Austin, which were damaged much more extensively, aren’t scheduled to re-open until November. In the aftermath of the initial destruction, some worried Walmart might never reopen here, but company officials laid those concerns to rest last month after meeting with city officials.

Is the Walmart in Auburn Gresham still open?

Lizmarie Wallace was among hundreds of Auburn Gresham residents who came early Wednesday for the reopening of a Walmart store that had been closed since it was trashed by looters two months ago.