Ford City Mall
Coverage of Ford City Mall in the Nexus archive.
- Ford City Mall closes before deadline amid safety concerns; buyer wants to redevelop property
Ford City Mall closed before a Chicago deadline amid safety concerns. A buyer wants to redevelop the property, according to an alderman.
- Ford City Mall Closes Ahead Of City-Ordered Deadline: Report
Ford City Mall in Chicago closed ahead of a city-ordered deadline due to a defective fire suppression system deemed an imminent health and safety risk. A Cook County judge approved the closure after city officials cited hazardous conditions, including flooding, poor wiring, and potential sinkhole risks. Kurv Industrial has proposed replacing the mall with an industrial campus.
- Ford City Mall to close its doors for good on Monday
Ford City Mall will close permanently on Monday following an emergency order from a Cook County judge due to structural issues and a non-functional fire suppression system. The last JCPenney in Chicago closed its doors on Sunday.
- Ford City Mall closing Monday after city of Chicago files emergency motion over safety concerns
A judge ordered Ford City Mall to close by June 22 after the City of Chicago filed an emergency motion over fire suppression system safety concerns.
- 21-year-old Indiana man shot, killed near Ford City Mall, Chicago officials say
A 21-year-old man from Indiana was shot and killed near Chicago's Ford City Mall this weekend, according to officials. He has since been identified.
- Man Fatally Shot In Ford City Mall Parking Lot, Police Say
A 21-year-old man, Martin Isaac Cantu Murillo, was fatally shot in the Ford City Mall parking lot during a street racing gathering early Saturday. The shooter, who fled in a red SUV, opened fire on Murillo around 2:50 a.m., and no arrests have been made. The mall, set to close on June 22 due to safety issues, has been the site of unauthorized events as businesses vacate the property.
- Man fatally shot near Ford City Mall
A 21-year-old man, Martin Murillo, was fatally shot near Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side early Saturday. He was pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center after suffering a head wound. The gunman fled in a red SUV, and no arrests were reported. Ford City Mall is scheduled to close later this month due to a court order citing safety concerns.
- My fond Ford City flashbacks
Ford City Mall, once a bustling shopping center with diverse retailers and unique shops, is set to close by June 22 after more than 60 years. The mall's decline is attributed to changing shopping habits, competition like Amazon, and infrastructure issues.