As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to share with you some of our most-read articles of the year. This article was originally published on November 10th and it went on to become our most-read article of 2025. Since then, additional information has been released regarding the redevelopment of Lakeforest.
Demolition work is underway inside Lakeforest Mall as crews continue preparing the long-shuttered property for full teardown. Recent photos from inside the building show active interior demolition as the site moves closer to its next phase of redevelopment (photos available below).
Lakeforest Mall officially closed on March 31, 2023, ending nearly a 45 year run. Since then, the property has remained closed to the public, but activity has increased in recent weeks as demolition teams work their way through the interior in advance of exterior demolition expected to follow…