Chicagoland Walmart stores closing • Chicago shop crafts shoes for world's largest feet • Peter Salvino death

Chicagoland Walmart stores closing • Chicago shop crafts shoes for world's largest feet • Peter Salvino death

Walmart closing three Chicago area stores; West Town boutique crafts customized shoes for woman with world's largest feet; historic first for the Illinois cannabis industry - cocktails, a cafe and a marijuana dispensary under one roof. These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.

Walmart closing three Chicago area stores; West Town boutique crafts customized shoes for woman with world's largest feet; historic first for the Illinois cannabis industry - cocktails, a cafe and a marijuana dispensary under one roof. These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.

Joliet home and garage damaged in fire

Joliet home and garage damaged in fire

Smoke and flames were coming out of the garage roof and the side of the home when firefighters arrived.

Smoke and flames were coming out of the garage roof and the side of the home when firefighters arrived.

What's next for the old Will County Courthouse?
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What's next for the old Will County Courthouse?

The fate of the former Will County Courthouse has been the center of many debates. It might be the world's ugliest courthouse, but those trying to save it say that's not the point.

The fate of the former Will County Courthouse has been the center of many debates. It might be the world's ugliest courthouse, but those trying to save it say that's not the point.

Illinois preservation groups fight over fate of Will County Courthouse
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Illinois preservation groups fight over fate of Will County Courthouse

Some call it a landmark while others say it's an eyesore. The fate of the former Will County Courthouse has been the center of many debates. Fox 32's Elizabeth Matthews with what could be next.

Some call it a landmark while others say it's an eyesore. The fate of the former Will County Courthouse has been the center of many debates. Fox 32's Elizabeth Matthews with what could be next.

Manhattan canine unit assists Illinois State Police in major drug bust

Manhattan canine unit assists Illinois State Police in major drug bust

Illinois State Police found 502 pounds of cannabis and other illegal substances during a traffic stop this week with assistance from the village of Manhattan's K9 unit. 

Illinois State Police found 502 pounds of cannabis and other illegal substances during a traffic stop this week with assistance from the village of Manhattan's K9 unit. 

Walmart closing stores in Cook, Will counties

Walmart closing stores in Cook, Will counties

Walmart announced on Wednesday they are closing three stores across the Chicago area.

Walmart announced on Wednesday they are closing three stores across the Chicago area.

Shoppers react after Walmart announces closure of three suburban stores
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Shoppers react after Walmart announces closure of three suburban stores

The reason for the Homewood location closure? Walmart says because of its poor performance record, and that it "did not meet Walmart?s financial expectations."

The reason for the Homewood location closure? Walmart says because of its poor performance record, and that it "did not meet Walmart?s financial expectations."

Two Illinois cities are among Top 10 'Safest Cities in America'

Two Illinois cities are among Top 10 'Safest Cities in America'

A new report shows the safest and most dangerous cities in America, based on the cost of crime in those areas, and two Illinois cities are at and near the top of the list.

A new report shows the safest and most dangerous cities in America, based on the cost of crime in those areas, and two Illinois cities are at and near the top of the list.

Man involved in domestic disturbance dies after being pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet

Man involved in domestic disturbance dies after being pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet

When officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a Joliet apartment complex, they determined that a woman had been battered by her 51-year-old boyfriend, police said. A short time later, officers overheard a male voice yelling for help. The voice appeared to be coming from the Des Plaines River.

When officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a Joliet apartment complex, they determined that a woman had been battered by her 51-year-old boyfriend, police said. A short time later, officers overheard a male voice yelling for help. The voice appeared to be coming from the Des Plaines River.

Aurora Police shot a person who charged at an officer with knives, police say
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Aurora Police shot a person who charged at an officer with knives, police say

Aurora Police said that officers tried "de-escalation tactics that were unsuccessful." They said the person "charged an officer while still armed with knives" and the officer opened fire. Nate Rodgers reports.

Aurora Police said that officers tried "de-escalation tactics that were unsuccessful." They said the person "charged an officer while still armed with knives" and the officer opened fire. Nate Rodgers reports.

New cross country skiing trail opens in Plainfield
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New cross country skiing trail opens in Plainfield

Listen up, winter sports fans. Plainfield is debuting a new cross country skiing trail. You can check it out near downtown at Electric Park.

Listen up, winter sports fans. Plainfield is debuting a new cross country skiing trail. You can check it out near downtown at Electric Park.

Fire erupts at historic Haley Mansion in Joliet

Fire erupts at historic Haley Mansion in Joliet

An historic mansion in Joliet, which is used as a wedding venue, caught fire Wednesday afternoon, leaving couples wondering, what's next?

An historic mansion in Joliet, which is used as a wedding venue, caught fire Wednesday afternoon, leaving couples wondering, what's next?