The national retail chain has asked the bankruptcy court to authorize the closure of about 500 stores across the U.S., including 16 in Wisconsin.

As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Joann asked courts Wednesday for authority to start closing about 500 stores.

In a U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing, Wisconsin stores in Baraboo and Madison were among those listed. The East Towne Mall location at 89 East Towne Mall in Madison and the Outlets at the Dells ...

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