Stratford Square still has plenty of shops and things to do, even while many other malls are declining. Sears, Burlington, and Kohlâs are great places to shop, and the mall offers everything from eye care and massages to an ice skating rink and a bowling alley. My granddaughters often visit the Chinese restaurants here even when weâre not shopping. Nunzioâs and Red Robin are both solid choices for a sit-down meal, while Cinnabon and Baskin Robbins make perfect quick stops for a snack. Families with little ones will love the mobile animals you can rent by the quarter-hour. Plus, parking is plentiful and the entrances are all handicap accessible, making the mall convenient...
   Read moreMy wife and I made a quick trip to Stratford Mall to pick up a few items. Sometimes we prefer Stratford over Woodfieldâparking is easier, the mall is smaller, and itâs just simpler to get around. While it does seem to be slowing down a bit, thereâs still plenty of activity, and it remains one of our favorite malls to shop at. Itâs also very easy to get to from the Elgin OâHare, which connects with other Chicagoland expressways. Overall, a really nice...
   Read moreThe mall itself is nice, but it feels a bit dated because of the 1999 renovation. Unfortunately, itâs also strugglingâpeople donât seem to know itâs even here. The busiest stores are Kohlâs (Mainstreet) and Burlington (Montgomery Ward), but beyond that itâs pretty quiet. The theater barely draws a crowd anymore. I remember when I was 5 or 6 years old, this mall was booming and every store was open. Now it feels like itâs fading away, which is...
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