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Have You Been Following North Shore's Walmart Story?

Northbrook's proposed Walmart has people across the North Shore talking. Would you like to see the big box store open a shop in Glenview's neighbor to the north?

Folks in Northbrook have been pretty vocal about their outrage regarding a Walmart proposed for 1000 Skokie Blvd. 

On Monday, a public input meeting was held that attracted hundreds of people from Northbrook and surrounding communities. Below is Patch's ongoing coverage of Monday's meeting. Additional stories from Monday are still on their way. 

What do you think? Should Northbrook be allowed in a North Shore community? 
No Walmart Supporters Spoke at Monday's Meeting
About 45 community members spoke at Monday's public input meeting for the proposed Walmart on Skokie Blvd., but none were in favor of the store.
Walmart Blasted By Northbrook Residents
Susan Jacobs speaks on behalf of the Northbrook Homeowners and Businesses group, against Walmart's bid for 1000 Skokie Blvd.

Walmart Surveillance Tracks Customers From the Parking Lot
Walmart stores can have more than 200 surveillance cameras to monitor shoppers in and outside of the store.

Could Walmart Be Stopped By Northbrook's Comprehensive Plan?
The village's comprehensive plan adopted two years ago laid out a vision for the community and possible business developments.

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