Dixie Square Mall opened in 1966 at a cost of $25 million dollars. The Harvey, Illinois mall had a grand opening in November with 50 stores committed to the facilities. By 1968 the mall had 64 shops, including a Woolworth, a Walgreen’s, a Montgomery Ward, and a Jewel supermarket. Triangle Si...
Read MoreFrom Crain's Chicago Business Opinions - Elliot Richardson Chicago politicians recently have raised the minimum wage, mandated paid sick leave and passed other legislation focused on helping employees. Now it's time that they turn their attention to Chicago's job creators. It's a basic fact: Empl...
Read MoreFrom ISA Industry News August 18, 2016 Signs are as important in city centers as they are in suburban and rural areas. But there is a growing realization—and acceptance—of the need for signs to help cities better serve visitors and locals alike. In the publication “Signs and the Downtown Experience,...
Read MoreFrom Signweb.com To appropriate a Mark Twain quote, rumors of neon’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Granted, it’s unrealistic to expect its widespread return to illuminating enclosed channel letters or to brightening cabinet signs when LEDs or fluorescent tubing do so far more economically. Ho...
Read MoreFrom ISA Industry News May 4 Distracted driving: it’s a strategy that some opposed to electronic message centers frequently cite as a reason to prevent installation of these signs. Yet research published by the Signage Foundation shows there is no statistical correlation between the installation of...
Read MoreFrom Crain's Chicago: After sitting empty for years, the historic former Chicago Defender building in Motor Row has a new owner and a new tenant. Ventures led by Chicago developer Alexander Pearsall paid $6 million for the newspaper's former headquarters at 2400 S. Michigan Ave., an adjacent land...
Read MoreYour exterior signs are your company’s first impression. So go outside and take a look at your signs. Better yet, drive past a few times and imagine you are a potential customer and ask yourself these questions: 1. Is your sign visible? Are there obstructions such as bushes or trees that hide portio...
Read MoreSo you've had an exterior illuminated sign at your place of business for a while. Maybe the bulbs need replacement from time to time, but it's a hassle to have to call the sign company to make the repair every time. And making sure the parking lot/parking garage lights are lit can take a lot of time...
Read MoreBy Kelly Bauer DNAInfo Chicago 1/4/16 The famous Stars Motel sign, which stood over Lincoln Avenue long after the actual motel was gone, has been torn down. The sign sat at 6100 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago for decades, welcoming patrons to the Stars, one of many motels that dotted the stretch of road...
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