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Images: Arlington International Racecourse 25th Anniversary of Reopening

Arlington Heights Mayor William Maki speaks at the grand opening of Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
Horses race on the track on the grand opening of new Arlington International Racecourse in July, 1989. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
Fans line up to place bets at grand opening new Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989 DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
The new Arlington International Racecourse is ready for racing in July, 1989 after a fire destoyed the original in 1985. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
Fans cheer for their favorite at grand opening new Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
The new Arlington International Racecourse begins to take shape with an opening date of July, 1989 following the fire in 1985. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
The new Arlington International Racecourse is ready for racing in July 1989 after a fire destoyed the original in 1985. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
Arlington International Racecourse owner Richard Duchossois during the grand opening of the new facility on July 1, 1989. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
Horses race during the grand opening of the new Arlington International Racecourse on July 1, 1989. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
Fans check out the horses in the paddock area on the grand opening of the new Arlington International Racecourse in July, 1989. DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO
  Richard Duchossois spoke Thursday about the upcoming season at Arlington International Racecourse and 25th anniversary of the track reopening after the devastating fire of 1985. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
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