Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois, opened in 1981 and was once a thriving shopping destination with six anchor stores, a large food court, and entertainment features like a 16-screen movie theater. Over the years, the mall saw a steady decline as major retailers like JCPenney, Macy’s, Carson’s, and Sears closed, leaving much of the space vacant. By 2024, only a few businesses remained, and the mall officially closed in April of that year. The Village of Bloomingdale purchased the p