Ford City Mall - Chicago, Illinois - Shopping Center

Ford City Mall is a shopping mall situated near I-55 and I-294 at 76th Street and Cicero Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Opening hours are 10am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm on Saturdays and 11am to 6pm on Sundays. It is a regional mall with almost 1.4 million square feet of gross leasing area and approximately 6,400 parking spaces.

The building was originally a factory that manufactured bomber engines during World War II and then a Ford Motor Company production factory, before opening as a mall in 1965. Now housing over 170 stores, restaurants and a cinema the mall is owned by CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust based in Tennessee. They own, hold interests in or manage 160 properties including 88 enclosed malls and open-air centers throughout the United States.

The mall has numerous stores and restaurants located on one level and outside, with the anchor stores being Carson Pirie Scott, JCPenney and Sears, whilst the other department store featured here is Marshalls. Many other clothing stores for men, women and children are featured here including Charlotte Russe, New York & Company, Old Navy, The Children's Place and Victoria's Secret. Several specialist shoe stores also feature here such as Aldo, Bakers, Foot Locker, Shoe Dept and Payless Shoe Source.

Shoppers can also find a few jewelry and accessory stores like Claire's, Kay Jewelers, Leather Company and Zale Jewelers. Ford City Mall has several health and beauty stores such as Bath and Body Works, GNC, Perfumania and Vitamin World as well as various salons and spas. Sports goods are available at stores like Champs Sports and Finish Line, whilst toys and games can be found at BToys, EB Games and Tilt.

Electronics, music and video can be purchased at stores such as fye (For Your Entertainment), Mix It Up Music and RadioShack, whilst wireless and cellular services are available at numerous places including AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile. The mall offers plenty of events and programs throughout the year for families to enjoy as well as a Community Room and a Kids Club. Just outside the mall is the AMC Theatres 14 screen cinema, which shows all the latest film releases.

There are a few places to find food for visitors ranging from snacks and beverages to sit down restaurant meals. Snacks, treats and beverages can be found at places such as Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Bresler's Ice Cream & Yogurt and Dunkin' Donuts. More substantial dining is available at eateries such as McDonalds, Sbarro the Italian Eatery, Steak Escape and Subway, which are in the food court, whilst Wendy's and Applebee's are open elsewhere at the shopping center.

The Customer Service Center is located just outside JCPenney with staff available to help with store and local area information. Services and amenities include stroller rental, wheelchair service, postage services, lost and found and lottery ticket purchase. Restrooms are located at the food court and on the lower level near the elevator and also near Milan, whilst pay phones and ATMs can also be found at the food court.