Illinois Star Centre Mall

It is very sad. I remember when this was a new building. Everyone was very excited to get another mall in the area. Now, it barely has a handful of stores left of that. Dont know what the actual story is with this place. So many rumors. All I know for sure is that now, since Sears has gone under, it doesn't look good for the place. Hopefully someone with some vision and know how will come and raise this mall from the ashes of its once great self. Maybe then in a show of good faith and future they could rename it, Southern Illinois Mall of the Phoenix, or Phoenix Mall. Doesn't matter, we as a community need to band together and stop this. The destruction of business community, large and small. It's great to shop online, but at what cost?😐
2 8 years ago (13-05-2018)

1 start because there is one store. Anything King Bob touches is turned into a proud Marion tax profit instead of a public asset. once a thriving addition to the community. Instead the politics have pushed businesses to build independent buildings which ultimately increases the urban sprawl mentality. Fostering social division. Higher taxes, merchandise and driving .5 miles to a store that has decided not to do business within this very clean and really nice old building that needs no remodeling.. Interesting driving .6miles6xto6 stores that each used to be located within this mall. Interesting 'community' vibes mall is great, Quiet as a library- even on black Friday.. Illinois... Is dirty. What's worse- A rare slip and fall or two fender binder a day for the city? (Depends on the law firm$ opinion) P.s Shopping with the next 5 years will drastically change. Amazon is already becoming King. If Marion won't save the small they will regret it. Window shopping, the experience of walking through a mall can never be replaced by Amazon.
1 8 years ago (17-05-2018)

This is a pretty small mall for such a bigger city. Not too many options in this mall for kids clothes. I only go here because the target is attached to it. And for Payless and Bath & Body Works. This mall probably only has 10 stores near me that are open. Hardly any food options a Subway, cookie place, and a Japanese restaurant. I love my Target but I suggest going to the Carbondale Mall if you're looking to buy stuff for kids and the family
2 8 years ago (27-05-2018)

This place used to have a lot to offer. Now with Sears on the skids, the only big draw is Target. Even the theater is detached. There is no food court - I wonder if the soda machine or the gumball machine gets better business. Dillard's promises upscale clothes, but on the inside it more closely resembles a poorly run TJMaxx. Walking this mall makes you wonder if you're in a retail establishment or a post-apocalyptic movie set.
2 9 years ago (05-03-2018)

This mall has it all! Always crowded! Always something to do! Nowhere I'd rather go. You can have fun with your kids and eat at a plethora of different restaurants. If I had to recommend one place to go in this entire state, it's this mall. You can even buy heavy artillery here, tanks, submarines (sandwiches and the ships), Donald Trump even appears once a week to play some golf in it's 27 hole indoor golf course. Watch out if your at the indoor water park, some kids like to pee in the water, but it's okay it's sterile and tastes good.
5 9 years ago (11-02-2018)