E. Dundee Store Closing -- What a Surprise!

Why are we doing business with these people? This is unbelievable.

During the West Dundee Supercenter fight, Wal-Mart refused to confirm what they were going to do with the old store if they opened the new one. As if they weren't sure. Now that they got their approval a week and a half ago, suddenly they're announcing closure of the disgusting East Dundee store.

What dishonest brokers and bad neighbors.

Wal-Mart officials have confirmed that the world's largest retailer will
close its East Dundee store once the company opens a Supercenter in neighboring
West Dundee.

Though East Dundee officials and residents had speculated on the store's
demise for months, Wal-Mart had not previously given definitive word that it
would shutter the store that has stood on Route 25 for the better part of two
decades.

But village officials said they were told Friday that their largest sales
tax generator would be moving out of town.

"They have now taken the official position that they are going to leave
East Dundee," Village President Dan O'Leary said. "It had been the case where
they had been hesitant to give us a definitive answer."

Though Wal-Mart did not give a specific timeline, O'Leary believes it would
take at least a year for the West Dundee store to open.

Dundee Neighbors Families File Complaint Against Village, Wal-Mart

Dear Friends and Dundee Neighbors,

Last Friday, Dundee Neighbors filed a formal complaint against the Village in regards to the decision made on June 16th to grant a Special Use for a Planned Unit Development and Variances for the Wal-Mart Supercenter.

This decision was not made lightly and due diligence was put into making sure that all options were considered. We are moving forward with this complaint to send a message, that development decisions have a real personal, financial, and social impact on communities, and shouldn't be treated like a business decision made by a closed club. The entire Wal-Mart development process began shrouded in secrecy and was kept private as possible for as long as possible, and then rushed through to avoid too much community participation. When we raised these concerns to Trustees, we were advised to take legal action.

We don't relish this decision, but we are not apologetic for it, either. The fact is that if the Village had acted responsibly and given over more time for review of the proposal by independent experts, we would not have had to take this critical step. Dundee Neighbors is planning a series of community events over the next few months to bring the residents and homeowners of West Dundee together to discuss a new direction for this village. We thank you for your continuing support and encourage you to communicate with each other and with us regarding how we can move this village in a positive new direction.

Your Friends

The Dundee Neighbors

Appearance Review Commission Hearing Last Night

The Herald covered it.

A group opposing the proposed Wal-Mart SuperCenter in West Dundee may be taking on the world's largest retailer, but members are making sure their voices are heard.

At every opportunity, members of Dundee Neighbors -- a coalition of more than 500 local residents -- are showing up and vocalizing their opposition to the proposed 186,000 square foot retail center at the corner of Huntley Road and Elm Avenue.

At least 25 people attended the village's Appearance Review Commission meeting Tuesday for Wal-Mart's final presentation regarding landscaping, elevation, signage and lighting site plans.