Vernon Hills, Ill. — Dallas-based real estate firm Centennial plans to expand on its Hawthorn 2.0 redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall, a super-regional shopping center in Vernon Hills, a northern suburb of Chicago. Built in 1973, the mall currently houses over 120 retailers. Centennial first announced the redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall in 2019, which included new retail and dining options, luxury multifamily housing and indoor/outdoor gathering spaces. The expanded plans nearly triple the new development at the property and include 162 units of seniors housing, a 25,000-square-foot grocery store and 109,000 …
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Chicago — In South Chicago, Ford City Mall has signed lease extensions with anchor stores Carson’s and JCPenney, and both retailers are planning interior renovations. JCPenney will also add a new Sephora store inside, which is expected to open in late spring 2016.