CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Walmart is re-opening two Chicago stores Friday that were heavily damaged and looted several months ago.
The Walmart Supercenter in Chatham, located on 83rd and Stewart, was among those that looters left in ruins, taking advantage of the chaos that erupted across the city, following the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
There had been concern that Walmart would abandon that location and others that were damaged, but Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in a statement, "We have reflected on recent events and decided we want to stay. And not just stay, but expand our investment. We want to return as stronger and more supportive part of the community."
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Another Walmart that was looted in the Austin neighborhood is also reopening.
Both have expanded to offer healthcare services.