Claire’s is shutting down its Ford City Mall location in Chicago after filing for bankruptcy again—its second time in just seven years. For anyone who grew up getting their ears pierced or shopping for accessories at Claire’s, this hits close to home. The company says it’s feeling the squeeze from online shopping and changing spending habits, and this closure is part of a bigger wave affecting 13 stores. It’s tough to see a longtime Illinois brand struggle like this. What do you think—is there still a place for stores like Claire’s in our malls, or is this just the new normal? #Business #LocalBusiness #Claires