Horse Racing
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Despite 'bleak' outlook, racing board member backs bid for horses and Bears at Arlington
Oct 14, 2021 4:57 PM - While acknowledging that Arlington Park's future as a racetrack "looks bleak," a suburban Illinois Racing Board commissioner said Thursday he's still holding out hope that racing will continue at the Arlington Heights venue. -
Jim O'Donnell: It's a bird, it's a pain -- it's 'Bunker' Bill Carstanjen at Arlington Trackside!
Oct 13, 2021 6:35 PM - Jim O'Donnell: Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen was spotted recently at Arlington Trackside.
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Could Bears stadium benefit Arlington Heights taxpayers? Mayor says yes
Oct 5, 2021 4:48 PM - Facing some constituent concerns -- if not outright opposition -- to the Chicago Bears' potential move to Arlington Heights, Mayor Tom Hayes is touting what the relocation could mean for local property values and taxes. -
What's next for Illinois horsemen? Short of Bears partnership, they're likely to go elsewhere
Oct 2, 2021 5:30 AM - Those connected with the legacied sport of kings reacted to this week's big news of the Bears' purchase of Arlington Park by pleading to politicians and anyone else who will listen: Don't forget about us. -
'I'm not giving up': Losing bidder still hopes to preserve racing at Arlington
Sep 30, 2021 6:51 PM - How close was Arlington Park to remaining a thoroughbred horse racing track instead of the possible new suburban home of the Chicago Bears? Not close at all, according to Roy Arnold, the head of a consortium of developers and investors that sought to preserve horse racing at Arlington. -
Jim O'Donnell: Bears and Churchill Inc. make Louisiana Purchase look like child's play
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'Today's the funeral' Arlington Park reaches finish line as fans say goodbye to Illinois' grand racing palace
Sep 29, 2021 6:40 AM - Nearly 94 years and a countless number of horses, jockeys, trainers, owners, spectators, racing programs, mutuel tickets and buglers' calls to post later, Arlington Park hosted perhaps its final race early Saturday evening in front of a sold-out crowd of 7,500 who returned for the final turn. -
Bittersweet goodbye: Final chapter closes on Arlington Park
Sep 25, 2021 10:21 PM - Sister Ruler took home the win Saturday in what was likely the final race ever at Arlington Park. -
With Arlington Park closing, our readers share their favorite memories of the track
Sep 24, 2021 6:56 AM - This Saturday could be the final day of racing at Arlington Park, so we asked our Facebook followers to share their favorite memories of the track. Read what they had to say. -
Arlington's final turn Saturday: Fireworks and a tribute to the first winning horse
Sep 24, 2021 5:30 AM - Arlington Park management isn't planning any special ceremonies or commemorations on the final day Saturday -- save for a 7:45 p.m. fireworks show and a few historical videos on TV screens in-between races -- despite discussions earlier this year with village officials to do something bigger. "Really, it's just to go out with grace," said track President Tony Petrillo.
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