Suburbanites don't seem to know how to deal with a place like Lincoln Square, which is a good thing in my opinion. Instead what was once a dead mall is now an asset to the People's Republic of Urbana :) It's got mid-century architecture, and a lot of interesting stores that are most definitely not the usual mall chain stores. I like the art supplies store, the quilting shop, and the Chinese restaurant. There's a good sized natural foods supermarket too, but that's a bit too pricey for me. All in all, a great alternative to the hellish shopping areas north of I-74.