Politics & Government
18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis Shares What Could Be Next For Permanently Closed Ford City Mall
"My primary goal is to get this out of the current landlord's hands that it is in now," said Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th).
June 23, 2026
Doors were officially locked and closed at Ford City Mall on the city's South Side on Monday afternoon following a court order.
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While that was happening, the alderman had a meeting with the possible future developers for the property.
Outside the mall, the doors are padlocked, weeds have grown about four feet tall, and there are tire marks from drivers performing donuts. All of that on top of the multiple shootings outside the mall, with one happening just last week, another turned deadly a year ago.
