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Orland Square Mall in Orland Park, which opened in 1976, is an enclosed shopping center and the most upscale and largest mall in Chicago's south and southwest suburbs. Located on La Grange Road in the Southland's busiest hub, it covers an area of over 1.2 million square feet and contains over 150 stores. Anchored by Macy's, Sears, Carson Pirie Scott and JCPenney, Orland Square has been a hub for commercial activity and development, driving dramatic growth in the surrounding area for the past 20 years. It serves as a major destination for residents in the communities of Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Oak Forest, Orland Hills and Tinley Park. It has ample parking and plenty of comfortable areas for shoppers to relax or take a lunch break. Orland Square underwent a major renovation in 1995, then had another complete renovation to upgrade restrooms and expand its food court between 2011 and 2013. Two major restaurant chains were added in 2012, The Cheesecake Factory and Dave & Busters. There is something to satisfy everyone's appetite. Other popular restaurants are Panda Express, Baskin Robbins, Cinnebon, Fannie May, Godiva Chocolatier, Taco Bell, Subway, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Sbarro, Mrs. Fields Cookies, ChikWich at Market Fresh Grill and Auntie Anne's Pretzels. The list of retail stores also includes Lane Bryant, Disney Store, Apple, Vera Bradley, Jos. A. Bank, Akira, Eddie Bauer, Kay Jewelers, Coach, Nine West, Abercrombie & Fitch, Loft Limited. J. Crew, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Banana Republic, Gap, Victoria's Secret, Forever 21 and Sephora. As a native of Blue Island, I was amazed to observe all of the busy activity going on in the Orland Square area, all along La Grange Road north of I-80.