The Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois, a popular shopping destination for over four decades, has officially closed its doors. The mall, which was once a thriving hub for iconic brands like Sears and Marshall Field’s, held an event to mark the occasion on April 21. The closure came after months of negotiations between officials and the mall’s owner, Namdar, failed to reach an agreement. The Village of Bloomingdale has acquired the mall and plans to repurpose the space for mixed-use development.