Why are there no Walmarts in Chicago?

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.

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.