Anchor store leaving Peoria’s Northwoods Mall. Here’s what we know

PEORIA, Ill. – One of the anchor stores at Northwoods Mall will be closing down.

25 News reports Chicago-based The RoomPlace has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.

The move will close eight stores, with the Peoria store being the only location in Illinois affected.  Stores in Wisconsin and Indiana will also close, affecting a total of 83 employees.

The RoomPlace will conduct store closing sales through Planned Furniture Promotions.

The RoomPlace has operated at Northwoods Mall since 2018.  Its closure will leave JCPenney’s as the only anchor store left at the mall.  Round 1 closed its doors in May of 2023.