Articles filed under Special Reports
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Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to it
May 7, 2021 2:04 PM - Three state lawmakers who represent Arlington Heights differ on whether they'd support public funding if a professional sports franchise like the Chicago Bears sought to build a stadium on the Arlington Park site. -
Jim O'Donnell: Horses and Bears at Arlington Park would be an amazing daily double
May 5, 2021 6:36 PM - Jim O'Donnell: How about both horses and Bears at Arlington Park?
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'We think horse racing is far from dead': Ex-Arlington Park leader wants to redevelop site
May 5, 2021 7:06 AM - Former Arlington Park President Roy Arnold, who left the racetrack more than a decade ago to pursue other business opportunities, is leading a group of developers and investors in a bid to purchase and redevelop the property, while preserving live horse racing there. -
Fans enjoy opening day at Arlington Park, with a little sadness
Apr 30, 2021 8:13 PM - Opening day Friday at Arlington Park attracted a wide mix of people -- horse racing devotees, first timers, easygoing viewers and all manner in between -- and pretty much to a person, everyone expressed dismay that this might be the track's last season. -
Arlington Park's final turn begins: Here's what you need to know as season begins
Apr 30, 2021 8:12 PM - Much has changed in and around the Arlington Heights oval that's hosted horse racing since Luxembourg was first to cross the finish line during the inaugural race on Oct. 13, 1927. But on Friday afternoon at Arlington Park -- amid a community emerging from a pandemic -- it'll be back to the basics: jockeys atop equines and fans in the grandstand watching the sport of kings. -
Chicago mayor: City is talking with Bears about Soldier Field
Apr 30, 2021 5:31 AM - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday addressed rumors the Chicago Bears could be exploring a move to Arlington Heights. -
'Arlington Park is a very special place for me': Longtime announcer Dooley focused on this season
Apr 29, 2021 6:53 PM - Nothing but great memories at Arlington Park for announcer John Dooley.
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Mayor: From the Bears to ponies at Arlington Park, everything's still on the table
Apr 28, 2021 9:25 PM - As redevelopment proposals for the 326 acres that's home to Arlington Park are received and reviewed, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes says everything remains a possibility -- including a Chicago Bears stadium or the prospect that live horse racing is preserved in some form. -
O'Donnell: Pay to play at Arlington Park this year? Don't bet on it
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Jockey Chris Emigh still hoping racing at Arlington can be saved
Apr 26, 2021 1:43 PM - Veteran jockey Chris Emigh is holding out hope that Arlington Park's owner can reach an agreement with someone to save horse racing at the famed site. "This is my home," said Emigh. "Nobody wants to start over in another state or area."
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