Sitting in the audience, long-time residents couldn’t help but reminisce about March 15, 1976—the day the historic, 1 million-square-foot enclosed retail hub officially opened its doors.Â
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Downtown Orland Park to add arts center, hospital expansion
The Village of Orland Park is moving forward with a major revision to its downtown master plan, positioning an expanded University of Chicago Medicine campus and a proposed performing arts center to become the core anchors of the Main Street Triangle.
Hills Farmers Market returns for fifth season
The Hills Farmers Market opened for the season on Friday morning and drew a steady flow of customers to the Hickory Hills Municipal parking lot.
Chicago Christian announces bid to purchase Trinity College campus
Chicago Christian High School wants to purchase Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, which is next door to the high school.
End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
Van Gogh Hair Spa celebrates 35 stylish years in Palos Heights
Van Gogh Hair Spa celebrated 35 years in Palos Heights with loyal clients, food, memories and plenty of community spirit.
Brew Bucket Coffee has Oak Lawn buzzing over bucket drinks
New downtown Oak Lawn café Brew Bucket Coffee is drawing crowds with bucket-served drinks, homemade recipes and fresh baked pastries.
New Xfinity store coming to busy Cicero Avenue
Comcast will open its first Xfinity retail store in Oak Lawn this summer as part of a broader south suburban expansion.
Evergreen Park opens first farmers market of the season
The Evergreen Park Farmers Market is traditionally the first to open for the season in the southwest suburbs.
Chic frames and big mission Warby Parker opens in Orland Park
Warby Parker opens in Orland Park offering affordable eyewear eye exams and community impact while eliminating the need to travel outside area.
