Northbrook Court - Northbrook, Illinois -A diverse mall in Northbrook, Illinois

Northbrook Court Mall is located at 2171 Northbrook Court in Northbrook, Illinois on the North Shore of Chicago. The mall which was built in 1976 was developed by Homart Development as subsidiary of Sears and now has over one hundred shops in addition to the options for entertainment and dining that it offers. The original anchors of the mall were Sears, Magnin, Neiman Marcus and Lord and Taylor.

In 1992 the closing and demolition of I. Magnin allowed for a multiplex from General Cinema to be put into the Northbrook Court. Marshall Field's was built and opened during 1995 to replace the JC Penny that closed during 1992 and was later closed down. In a transaction with Grosvenor Group, General Growth Properties privately obtained the mall during 1998. While they retained the management the venture was partnered with the NYSCRF (New York State Common Retirement Fund during 1999. During 2001 AMC Theaters was acquired by the General Cinema and Crate & Barrel opened during 2002 as a freestanding store.

There are a number of amenities and services offered by the mall which was used in a scene for Weird Science and Ordinary People. Among the numerous services and amenities at the Northbrook Court are an ATM, play area for children and family restrooms. There are also fax and copy services available in addition to information on the local area attractions for visitors. There are also lockers, a lost and found and a notary public available in the mall. Patrons of the mall can not only purchase gift cards but have the option of having safety escorts as well.

Northbrook Court offers a soft seating area and a nursing lounge for the convenience of nursing mothers. There are also strollers and wheelchairs available to those that require them. TDD services and schedules for transportation are both available as well. The Northbrook Court itself is open from 10am until 9pm from Monday through Saturday, on Sunday the facility is open from 11am until 6pm. Holiday hours and hours of individual stores may vary from those of the mall itself.

In addition to the opportunities to shop there are also several opportunities for dining in the mall. The Magic Pan, Zen Kitchen and Stir Crazy in addition to several other dining facilities are located conveniently near various stores and the cinema. The Claim Company in the Northbrook Court is offering both lunch and dinner to its customers. The menu consists of appetizers, sandwiches, deserts and a salad bar with over seventy items. Stir Fry found close to Neiman Marcus at the South entrance allows patrons to make their own stir fry creations in addition to choosing from a variety of specialties. This particular dining facility is open seven days a week from 11:30am until 9pm on Monday through Thursday and on Sunday; the stir fry closes at 9pm on Sunday.

With the numerous chances for dining, shop and be entertained along with the dozens of amenities and services offered the Northbrook Court is the ideal mall if you are ever in the vicinity of Northbrook, Illinois.