Now JC Penney, which already had filed for bankruptcy and announced it was shuttering 230 stores nationwide, said it would close its Calumet City department store at 200 River Oaks Drive.

JCPenney plans to close 27 stores this year ... not respond to requests for comment on this story. We compiled a list of the stores that have been announced for closure so far.

JCPenney will close six stores by April 24 ... we feel this is a necessary business decision." We compiled a list of confirmed store closures and will update it as necessary: ...