Walmart's sudden move to close 4 Chicago stores sparks outrage, with critics saying it will drive up grocery costs for the neediest families

• Walmart announced this week that it is closing four stores in Chicago in a matter of days.
• Elected officials said that the decision to close the stores "worsens food deserts" in the area.
• Walmart has closed dozens of stores nationwide this year, citing "underperformance" as an issue.

Walmart's decision to shutter four Chicago stores has drawn ire of elected officials representing the Windy City.   

In a rare press release on April 11 announcing store closures, Walmart said bluntly that these stores "have not been profitable since we opened the first one nearly 17 years ago."