Ultra Foods grocery stores closing around Chicago area

Several Ultra Foods stores are closing in the Chicago area.

The Chicago Tribune reported that Central Grocers is shutting down under-performing stores in Wheaton, Lansing, Joliet, Chicago Heights, Calumet Park and Forest Park.

Central Grocers is also selling 22 Strack & Van Til grocery stores in Illinois and Indiana.

Several other stores announced closures this year including Macy's and JC Penney.