Matteson is a village in Cook and Will counties with a population of about 18,681. Named after the 10th governor of Illinois, it was platted in 1855 at the junction of the Illinois Central and Michigan Central Railroads and grew from a small German agricultural settlement into one of the south suburbs' commercial centers.
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America’s biggest retailer Walmart to cut 111 jobs at Matteson site
America’s biggest retailer Walmart to cut 111 jobs at Matteson site MSN
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NewsAPR 03, 2026
Matteson Walmart warehouse to close this spring, laying off 111 employees
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