Christopher Placek
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When an NFL stadium moves next door: What SoFi neighbors can tell those near Arlington ParkSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story was originally published on July 27, 2021. The Bears have agreed to buy Arlington Park for for $197.2 million. Derrick Brown has been ser...
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Da Bears to Da Burbs? What comes next in team's $197.2 million purchase of Arlington Park landSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - In a deal that could change the face of Arlington Heights and the Northwest suburbs for decades to come, the Chicago Bears announced Wednesday a $197.2 million purchase ...
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'I'm not about to let them out': Lightfoot wants to work with Bears to keep team in ChicagoSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she wants to negotiate with Chicago Bears management in an effort to keep the NFL franchise from moving to Arlington Heights, but so fa...
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Nevermind: Biden's planned visit to Elk Grove Village Wednesday is canceledSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - A scheduled appearance Wednesday by President Joe Biden at the Elk Grove Technology Park has been canceled, Elk Grove Village officials confirmed early Tuesday evening. ...
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It's happening: Bears sign deal to buy Arlington Park property, Chicago mayor saysSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - The Chicago Bears reportedly have signed an agreement to purchase the Arlington Park property in Arlington Heights, putting the storied NFL franchise closer to building ...
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Arlington Heights board votes 8-1 for Crescent Place affordable housing projectSep 27, 2021 1:00 am - After another marathon meeting, Arlington Heights village board members voted 8-1 late Monday to issue zoning approvals to a proposed 40-unit affordable housing complex ...
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'Today's the funeral' Arlington Park reaches finish line as fans say goodbye to Illinois' grand racing palaceSep 25, 2021 1:00 am - On a fall afternoon nearly 94 years ago, thousands gathered for the first horse race at a new track along the railroad line in Arlington Heights. The venue was to be, fo...
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Arlington's final turn Saturday: Fireworks and a tribute to the first winning horseSep 24, 2021 5:30 am - At 6:12 p.m. Saturday, a field of a dozen horses will enter the starting gates for quite possibly the final time at Illinois' grand racing palace. The name of the race f...
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'I hate to see it go': These Arlington Park starters will be there at the finishSep 23, 2021 5:30 am - William Knott knew he'd always be around horses since he was 15, when he helped a friend train and race quarter horses. It's a similar story for William Fultz, who start...
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With Arlington Park's closure, Hawthorne awarded all 2022 race datesSep 23, 2021 1:00 am - 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...