Marshalls or T.J. Maxx? Litchfield Amends Agreement to Court Retailer

Litchfield City Council Meeting | Dec. 4, 2025

Article Summary: The City Council approved an amendment to a development agreement for 1403 W. Ferdon St., allowing the developer to secure either a Marshalls or a T.J. Maxx for the location.

Retail Development Key Points:

• Agreement Amended: The original agreement specified “Marshalls”; the update allows for “Marshalls or T.J. Maxx.”

• Parent Company: Both retailers are owned by the same parent company, TJX Companies.

• Tenant Displacement: Current tenants in the plaza, including Lily Nails and Subway, may be relocated by the landlord to accommodate the new anchor store.

The Litchfield City Council on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, updated a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) development agreement to widen the possibilities for a new major retailer in town.

The council voted to amend an agreement with Litchfield IL/TX, LLC to state that the development at 1403 W. Ferdon St. may house either a Marshalls or a T.J. Maxx. Previously, the agreement was exclusive to Marshalls.

City Administrator Breann Vazquez explained that the parent company of both brands is considering placing a T.J. Maxx in the location instead of a Marshalls.

“We hope to have good news by the end of this month,” Vazquez said, clarifying that the city will not be getting both stores, but one or the other.

Alderperson Robbin Huffman asked about the fate of existing storefronts in the development, specifically Lily Nails and Subway.

Vazquez stated that while she has not personally reviewed the leases, conversations indicate the landlord has the right to relocate those tenants. She noted that the landlord would likely have to build out new space for them at the landlord’s cost.

“It sounds like the landlord can force them to move,” Vazquez said.

The amendment was approved unanimously.