Articles filed under Horse Racing
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What happened to other iconic horse racing tracks?Feb 26, 2021 12:00 am - With thoroughbred racing struggling to find fans and facing increasing competition for the gambling dollar, Arlington Park will be just the latest in a long line of once...
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Churchill Downs commits to horse racing in Illinois — but not at ArlingtonFeb 25, 2021 12:00 am - Now that Arlington International Racecourse is officially for sale, the owners of Churchill Downs Inc. on Thursday reiterated their desire to relocate Arlington's horse ...
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O'Donnell: It's time for George S. Halas Stadium at Arlington ParkFeb 24, 2021 12:00 am - THE TIME TO HESITATE is through. Churchill Downs Inc. has made its decision regarding Arlington Park. Now it is urgently incumbent upon regional politicians and civic pl...
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From a new Bears home to Ravinia-style concerts, Arlington Park redevelopment ideas aboundFeb 24, 2021 12:00 am - A recurring topic on Chicago sports talk radio, online message boards and social media for years, the possibility of a Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights is back in...
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Arlington Park reactions: Disappointment, anger over decision to sellFeb 23, 2021 12:00 am - Though the past couple of years haven't been the most secure of Arlington Park's nearly century of horse racing, local and state officials expressed their disappointment...
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'It's a sad day in Arlington Heights': Arlington Park owner puts track up for saleFeb 23, 2021 12:00 am - Long expected by racing industry observers and feared by horse owners, trainers and fans, Arlington International Racecourse's status as a gem for the sport of kings is ...
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Duchossois family, once largest shareholders in Churchill Downs, sells back 1 million sharesFeb 03, 2021 4:00 am - This story has been updated to correctly note that the Duchossois family was once the largest shareholder of Churchill Downs Inc. stock. Churchill Downs Inc., owner...
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Illinois trainer Brueggemann dead at 75Dec 17, 2020 12:00 am - Roger Brueggemann, the Illinois-based trainer of Arlington Million winner The Pizza Man and Breeders' Cup champion Work All Week, passed away on Tuesday after being hosp...
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Surprise parade helps Duchossois celebrate 99th birthdayOct 07, 2020 1:00 am - Arlington Park Chairman Emeritus Richard Duchossois didn't have to go anywhere Wednesday to celebrate his 99th birthday - the celebration came to him. Dozens of police, ...
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Rozner: A Duchossois party 99 years in the makingOct 06, 2020 1:00 am - There oughta be some kind of medal for living to the age of 99. Thing is, Dick Duchossois doesn't need artificial hardware. He's got the real thing, as in two Bronze Sta...