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January 10, 2026

Amazon plans first big-box retail store in Chicago suburb

Amazon has submitted plans for a large-format store near Chicago that would be larger than a Walmart Supercenter.

Amazon plans first big-box retail store in Chicago suburb

TL;DR

  • Amazon plans a 229,000-square-foot store in Orland Park, Illinois.
  • The proposed store would be larger than a typical Walmart Supercenter.
  • It will offer groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise.
  • The facility will include a limited warehouse component and space for delivery drivers.
  • This is part of Amazon's ongoing experiments with physical retail formats.
  • The proposal moves to a village board vote after Plan Commission approval.
  • Some residents have expressed concerns about traffic impact.

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