Alderman: Wal-Mart Wouldn't Fit In Logan Square
Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st) said today that Wal-Mart would be an ill-fitting addition to his ward, and says he told the retailer as much.
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Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st) said today that Wal-Mart would be an ill-fitting addition to his ward, and says he told the retailer as much.
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