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Wednesday, April 24
Ald. Anthony Beale claims Wal-Mart is the only major retailer interested in coming to his ward. Hunter Clauss checked with Jewel-Osco, Dominick's, Target, Costco and Ikea -- and most of them say nobody ever asked them.