Chicago’s iconic department chain is gone but certainly not forgotten by countless Chicagoans. Founded in 1852 as a dry goods store, Marshall Field’s was a local institution. Its flagship location on State Street, housed inside a landmark building, spanned 13 floors and an entire city block. It was also where the company’s signature Frango mints were produced. In 2005, New York-based Macy’s purchased Marshall Field’s and rebranded it the following year. The famous green corner clocks are still on display, though, serving as a symbol of what once was.
Here today, gone tomorrow. That's the unfortunate reality every business and its customers face. Although there are plenty of newcomers to be excited about, many local favorites have shuttered over the years, several in part due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked on social media which iconic Chicago spots readers would like to see revived and received a wide range of replies that included everything from the city's best restaurants and bakeries to bars and nightclubs. The following were some of the most popular answers, so—as painful as it may be—take a trip down memory lane and pay tribute by scrolling through our list of businesses Chicagoans want to bring back from the dead.
RECOMMENDED: Discover the most iconic and famous Chicago restaurants