Horse Racing
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'They wanted to put Arlington on the map': Looking back at 40 years of the Arlington Million
Jul 20, 2021 6:39 AM - One million dollars. For a horse race. It was unheard of at the time. The largest purse for a horse racing history in North America was created 40 years ago. And although it was last run in 2019 when Bricks and Mortar captured the race, it has captivated race fans since its inception. The Arlington Million, though, won't be run this year, which is likely the final year of horse racing at Arlington Park. It instead will be the Mister D. Stakes and the purse will be $600,000. -
How much is Arlington Park really worth? Experts say it's more than what assessments say
Jul 20, 2021 3:07 PM - If you were to believe property assessments, the four parcels at Arlington International Racecourse being sold by Churchill Downs are worth between $32.2 million and $44.6 million, depending on the year. But many real estate experts believe it would be a steal to get it at that price. -
Jim O'Donnell: Churchill Downs requests 2022 live racing application -- but why?
Jul 16, 2021 6:46 PM - With almost all interested parties braced for the eternal end of live horse racing on the legacies site Saturday, Sept. 25, Churchill Downs Inc. has thrown yet another Kentucky-fried question mark at the mourning procession.
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Arlington Heights board uses track grandstand for goal-setting retreat
Jul 12, 2021 8:27 PM - Arlington Park's regal third-floor Governor's Room served as the setting for the village board's goal-setting retreat on Monday night. -
Jim O'Donnell: Handicapping the Arlington Park land sale -- Good luck!
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Pritzker: State funding for Bears stadium at Arlington Park 'not something we're looking at'
Jun 28, 2021 6:38 PM - In his first public comments about the possibility of the Chicago Bears' moving to Arlington Park, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday the future of the racetrack is a private business matter and state public funding for a potential suburban stadium isn't being considered. -
Two-thirds want the Bears to move to Arlington Heights, poll finds
Jun 24, 2021 5:30 AM - Two-thirds of Chicago-area residents favor the Chicago Bears relocating to Arlington Heights, according to the results of a recent phone survey obtained exclusively by the Daily Herald. -
NFL commissioner on possible Bears move: 'Potentially an alternative'
Jun 23, 2021 7:20 PM - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday characterized the Chicago Bears' interest in a move to Arlington Heights as a possible long-term "alternative." -
Racing board chairman wants meeting with Churchill Downs to discuss Arlington Park
Jun 22, 2021 8:51 PM - Illinois Racing Board Chairman Dan Beiser on Tuesday called for a meeting with top Churchill Downs Inc. brass to talk about the uncertain future of Arlington Park and the Illinois horse racing industry. -
Can Arlington Heights officials control future of Arlington Park?
Jun 22, 2021 1:03 PM - How much say do Arlington Heights village officials have over what happens with the Arlington Park site? Only some, they emphasized Monday, on a night when the mayor and trustees approved new zoning rules that expressly prohibit certain uses on the 326-acre property.
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