Horse Racing
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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
Sep 29, 2021 7:12 PM - Jim O'Donnell: If the Bears' deal to buy Arlington Park is fullfilled, it will go down as a masterstroke in many ways.
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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. -
With Arlington Park's closure, Hawthorne awarded all 2022 race dates
Sep 23, 2021 4:55 PM - Hawthorne Race Course officials Thursday struck an optimistic tone for the future of Illinois horse racing, while acknowledging the challenges ahead for the industry that are only exacerbated by the pending closure of Arlington Park on Saturday. -
'I hate to see it go': These Arlington Park starters will be there at the finish
Sep 23, 2021 8:12 AM - On Saturday, two longtime starting gate workers at Arlington Park will launch what's likely to be the final races at the historic Arlington Heights oval before the property is sold for redevelopment. -
Jim O'Donnell: Maybe there will be some magic at midnight after Arlington Park closes
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