While Bloomingdale's plans to open a smaller store—Bloomie's—at the Skokie mall, the moves represent a net loss for Old Orchard, one of the stronger malls in the Chicago area.

Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie shut down Friday, making it the latest of several area closures due to a “significant” water main break impacting multiple north Chicago suburbs.

A slew of holiday events are coming to a popular Chicago-area mall, starting with a Christmas tree lighting and an appearance by Santa Claus himself this weekend. Westfield Old Orchard Mall in ...