Fast Company reported that Joann spokesperson Amanda Hayes confirmed all of the store closings in a statement.

Two Joann fabric and craft stores in Montgomery County are among the roughly 500 in the U.S. slated to be permanently closed.

Joann Fabrics announces closure of over half its stores, including 26 in Illinois, following a second bankruptcy filing.

Joann fabrics released a list of 500 of its 850 stores to close down. Of the 500, 26 are in Illinois. Here's the list.

Going-out-of-business sales at the once-popular craft and fabric retailer are expected to begin as early as this weekend.