More than 40 vendors had to move out, and the new owners are renovating the space.
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For those that remain, they said rumors are also impacting other nearby businesses.
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, who represents the 25th Ward, said in the future, there will be more discussion with the community on projects, such as the one at the discount mall.
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