<P> By 1977 , Wal - Mart expanded into Illinois and made its first corporate acquisition , assuming ownership and operation of the Mohr - Value stores , which operated in Missouri and Illinois . This was followed by the acquisition of the Hutcheson Shoe Company in 1978 . In the same year Walmart also branched out into several new markets , launching its pharmacy , auto service center , and jewelry divisions . </P>
<P> By 1977 , Wal - Mart expanded into Illinois and made its first corporate acquisition , assuming ownership and operation of the Mohr - Value stores , which operated in Missouri and Illinois . This was followed by the acquisition of the Hutcheson Shoe Company in 1978 . In the same year Walmart also branched out into several new markets , launching its pharmacy , auto service center , and jewelry divisions . </P>
when did the first walmart open in illinois
when did the first walmart open in illinois
1977
1977