GOP gubernatorial nominee Bill Brady reported receiving a $50,000 donation from the Arkansas-based discount retailer on June 1 -- right around the time Mr. Brady was loudly urging the Chicago City Council to approve plans for Chicago's second Wal-Mart outlet.
[Greg Hinz] heard that… the governor or top aides recently met with a Wal-Mart exec and that the retailer soon may write another check, this one to the Democratic candidate
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