The City of Calumet City developed a plan for converting River Oaks Mall into a new, regional entertainment district with the Southland Casino as its anchor.
River Oaks was once a regional economic driver as the prime retail destination in the southland of Chicago but has since, like many brick-and-mortar malls throughout the country, witnessed major losses in tenants and sales. The City sees the enormous potential of the redevelopment to change the course of Calumet City for the better, improve its economy, and re-establish its roots as a strong, regional center.
The catalyst of Southland Casino would help ensure the success of the new development.
