Chicago’s retail market is tightening, but much of that improvement is coming from older, outdated properties being removed rather than a surge in new demand.
Chicago retail availability tightens as obsolete inventory leaves the market
Smaller-format space continues outperforming while aging mall inventory exits the market
CoStar Analytics
May 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM
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- Properties
- Spring Hill Mall
1072 Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee, IL
- Yorktown Center
203 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL