Will Chicago Ever Have Another Ford City Mall?

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October 8, 2025 • 27 mins

With all the focus on what the feds are doing in Chicago, let’s remember there are still local stories unfolding. Neighbors have been pushing for more information about what will happen to Ford City Mall on the Southwest Side. Bridge Industrial is seeking to buy the property to turn it into an industrial corridor. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with the Sun-Times Lee Bey and Block Club’s Atavia Reed about the plans for the mall, the businesses that are still there, and what they’ll miss about this legendary third space. Nominate us for the Reader’s “Best of Chicago” for “Best Podcast” and Hey Chicago for “Best Email Newsletter” Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 8 episode: Window Nation TimeLine First Ascent Climbing – City Cast listeners can buy one Day Pass and get one free Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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