Articles filed under Arlington Park
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Pritzker: Taxpayers shouldn’t be ‘propping up’ Bears stadium planAug 11, 2025 4:46 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker put free market capitalism ahead of his desire to see the Bears remain in Chicago on Monday by defending the team’s plan to relocate to the Northwest suburbs.
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Longtime Northwest suburban tourism leader dies at 91Aug 09, 2025 6:36 pm - Former Northwest suburban marketing chief Thomas Rivera, who lobbied and gained the respect of governors and brought tourism dollars back to the region, has died at age 91. He considered the opening of the Schaumburg convention center his crowning achievement.
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Arlington Park 40 years ago: Racetrack’s regulars recall devastating blazeJul 30, 2025 7:24 pm - Former Arlington Park employees and fans recall the raging fire 40 years ago that burned down the iconic racetrack’s grandstand and is regarded as the biggest blaze in suburban history.
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Jim O’Donnell: Forty years later, an odd memory of the Arlington Park fireJul 26, 2025 11:58 am - There has never been any question that the igniting event of the Arlington Park fire altered a whole lot of paddock trajectories.
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What’s in Bears stadium survey? Seating chart, ticket prices and ‘VIP tailgating’Jul 09, 2025 6:33 pm - The Bears are surveying season ticket holders on preferences for a new stadium, including seating, pricing and amenities.
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What’s next for Bears after legislature punts on stadium assistance?Jun 02, 2025 9:20 pm - The Bears failed to secure a long-term property tax break from the Illinois legislature that could save them millions for a proposed stadium project in Arlington Heights.
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Rolling Meadows hires consultants to prepare for potential Bears stadium next doorMay 27, 2025 9:10 pm - Rolling Meadows officials on Tuesday moved to have a seat at the table in the potential Bears stadium redevelopment, hiring firms to handle lobbying, traffic and noise issues.
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Arlington Heights mayor: Bears stadium not done dealMay 19, 2025 9:41 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia expressed caution about the Bears’ announced shift in stadium development focus back to the village, stating that there will be a process and opportunities for public input if the move is confirmed.
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More cops, new fire station needed to handle a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights?May 17, 2025 1:37 pm - Arlington Heights leaders are contemplating the manpower and resources needed to handle security and emergency response for a potential new Bears stadium in town.
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Bears shift stadium focus back to Arlington HeightsMay 16, 2025 12:20 pm - The Chicago Bears on Friday announced a shift in focus back to Arlington Heights for their stadium development plans, after previously considering a lakefront site in Chicago.
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