Flashback: Englewood’s shopping district rivaled that of the Loop — but it fell victim to rise of suburban malls, white flight

Lights twinkling up and down the Magnificent Mile. Wreaths hung around the necks of the Art Institute’s stately lions. Admirers crowded around Macy’s window displays. Hundreds of shoppers rushing around the Loop. That’s Christmastime in the city. (Usually.) But like many things Chicago, these vibrant scenes are centered on downtown, home to the region’s largest … Continue reading Flashback: Englewood’s shopping district rivaled that of the Loop — but it fell victim to rise of suburban malls, white flight