[4] Wieboldt's would open on August 13, 1981, with AIP previewing the mall for local business people and government officials at this same time.

[6] AIP filed for bankruptcy on May 21, 1982, and the property was eventually awarded to lenders Equitable Life Assurance Society of the US, BA Mortgage, and Mercantile Bank of Canada.

[7] Chicago-based developer Spatz & Co purchased the property in late 1984, for an undisclosed amount, though stated to be less than $24 million.

[15] In 1994, Tri-Land would seek to make the property a tax increment financing district, saying that without it, the mall would close in two years.

At this time, the mall was more than 80% vacant, with Hugh Robinson, Vice-President of Tri-Land Properties, saying that "Orland Park Place is a ship with a lot of holes in it. ...

[20] The revamped center would have its grand opening in November 1999, with major tenants including Barnes & Noble, DSW Shoe Warehouse, an expanded Sportmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Cost Plus.

[22] Montgomery Ward would close in March 2001 after the chain filed for bankruptcy, with Galyan's and Office Depot announced to take over the property in 2002.