Village of Bloomingdale

Stratford Square Mall, a product of the 1980s mall-building craze, has faced challenges while other enclosed malls adapted to changing retail landscapes. Despite efforts by the Mayor and Village Board to collaborate with the mall’s owner, Namdar, negotiations faltered. Consequently, the Village of Bloomingdale took the initiative to acquire the mall and its anchor stores independently. After consolidating the property earlier this year, the Village is now poised to embark on a transformative mixed-use development. Committed to community involvement, the Village Board is diligently crafting a redevelopment plan that incorporates residents' input. This comprehensive approach aims to revitalize the area with a blend of restaurants, entertainment venues, retail spaces, housing options, and public open spaces. This redevelopment project not only promises to reshape Bloomingdale's landscape but also to strengthen its financial foundation. Mayor Franco expressed excitement about the project, highlighting the opportunity to positively impact residents for generations. With the property consolidation complete, the Village is assisting remaining tenants in relocating to new spaces. The mall is set to close to the public on Sunday, April 21st at 6 PM, marking a significant milestone in Bloomingdale's journey towards a vibrant, reimagined hub for the community.

This week, Bloomingdale is serving up a feast for foodies with a lineup of exciting restaurant events. Today marks the grand opening of Shake Shack at 291 Springfield Drive. This is the eleventh Shack in Illinois and promises to be a game-changer with its first drive-thru option. Join the grand opening celebration, and $1 from each sandwich sold will be donated to Kids Against Hunger. But that's not all—Popeyes is also reopening its doors today after a fire forced it to close for remodeling at 405 W. Army Trail Road. After nearly 9 months of reconstruction and rebranding following a fire last summer, Popeyes is excited to welcome back the community to enjoy their favorite Louisiana-style chicken and wings. And the excitement doesn't stop there! Enzo’s Sports Bar & Wood-Fire Pizza is gearing up to open on Tuesday, March 12th, at 298 Glen Ellyn Road, the former home of Amalfi’s. Enzo’s will offer a range of bar-food favorites, with a special highlight on wood-fire pizzas and handcrafted cocktails. The community is eagerly anticipating the arrival of this new dining experience. With these delicious additions to Bloomingdale's culinary landscape, residents and visitors can treat their tastebuds to something special!

Infrastructure Update: Resurfacing and Culvert Replacement The Village of Bloomingdale has secured $1,086,400.00 in federal Surface Transportation Project (STP) funding for the resurfacing of Edgewater Drive from Bloomingdale Rd to Glen Ellyn Rd. Additionally, Lakeview Drive from Edgewater to Circle will be resurfaced. To minimize disruptions to Winnebago School, this work will begin after Memorial Day. Further details will be provided in early May. Prior to the resurfacing, the Village will replace deteriorated 67” H x 95” W Corrugated Metal Arch Pipes at three locations with new concrete pipes: 1. Edgewater Drive south of Clearbrook Lane 2. Intersection of northbound Colony Green Drive and eastbound Edgewater Drive 3. Lakeview Drive south of S. Circle Avenue This work is scheduled to start the week of March 4th, with each stage expected to take up to two weeks. A detour will be established to redirect traffic during construction. The schedule may be adjusted due to weather conditions, but all culvert replacements are planned to be completed before the resurfacing project begins. Bolder Contractors, located at 316 Cary Point Drive, Cary, IL 60013, is the prime contractor for this project. Burke, LLC will oversee the project, and residents can contact Resident Engineer Orion Galey at (847) 833-0210 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Join the email list to receive regular project updates! Sign up at https://lnkd.in/dpcGckhA.

Mayor Franco and the Village Board are excited about the successful acquisition of all parcels at Stratford Square Mall. Consolidating the property under a single ownership entity gives the Village the flexibility to develop a comprehensive land development incorporating valuable input from residents. Committed to community involvement, the Village Board is diligently working towards a transformative mixed-use development that will include restaurant, entertainment, retail, housing, and public open spaces, promising to reshape Bloomingdale's landscape and strengthen its financial foundation. https://lnkd.in/gWmshU_a

Last night the Village Board agreed to settle a condemnation lawsuit against the owner of Stratford Square Mall and enter into an agreement purchasing the remainder of the struggling shopping center. This will bring two years of hard work on the part of the Mayor, Village Board and staff in assembling the various independently owned parcels under one ownership interest. With this task now complete the exciting phase of revitalization of the area based on feedback from the community can begin.?Thank you Mayor and Trustees for your leadership and action in being the much-needed change agent for our community.