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When an NFL stadium moves next door: What SoFi neighbors can tell those near Arlington Park
Jul 28, 2021 2:17 PM - The experiences of residents and business owners in Inglewood, California -- where a football stadium was built on the site of a former horse racing track surrounded by a neighborhood -- could foretell what might happen if the Chicago Bears move to Arlington Park. -
As layoff notices go out, Arlington Park also plans to bring on temps to work final Million Day
Jul 27, 2021 4:31 PM - Arlington Park officials said Tuesday their notice to some 300 employees of upcoming layoffs was done to be in compliance with state and federal laws requiring that employees get 60 days' notice of layoffs or of a business closing. But the park does plan to bring on one-day temps for the final Million Day. -
Layoff notices to Arlington Park employees say 'facility is being permanently closed'
Jul 27, 2021 2:50 PM - In yet another nail in the coffin for Arlington Park, track employees received formal notice over the weekend that they will be laid off two months from now, when horses cross the finish line for the final time. -
'They wanted to put Arlington on the map': Looking back at 40 years of the Arlington Million
Jul 20, 2021 6:39 AM - One million dollars. For a horse race. It was unheard of at the time. The largest purse for a horse racing history in North America was created 40 years ago. And although it was last run in 2019 when Bricks and Mortar captured the race, it has captivated race fans since its inception. The Arlington Million, though, won't be run this year, which is likely the final year of horse racing at Arlington Park. It instead will be the Mister D. Stakes and the purse will be $600,000. -
How much is Arlington Park really worth? Experts say it's more than what assessments say
Jul 20, 2021 3:07 PM - If you were to believe property assessments, the four parcels at Arlington International Racecourse being sold by Churchill Downs are worth between $32.2 million and $44.6 million, depending on the year. But many real estate experts believe it would be a steal to get it at that price. -
Jim O'Donnell: Churchill Downs requests 2022 live racing application -- but why?
Jul 16, 2021 6:46 PM - With almost all interested parties braced for the eternal end of live horse racing on the legacies site Saturday, Sept. 25, Churchill Downs Inc. has thrown yet another Kentucky-fried question mark at the mourning procession.
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Arlington Heights board uses track grandstand for goal-setting retreat
Jul 12, 2021 8:27 PM - Arlington Park's regal third-floor Governor's Room served as the setting for the village board's goal-setting retreat on Monday night. -
Palatine mayor, a one-time Bears linebacker, favors team moving to Arlington Heights
Jul 12, 2021 5:30 AM - Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz believes a Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights would yield positive economic benefits for his town and other areas nearby. Schwantz is a former Bears linebacker and longtime co-host of the flagship WBBM radio station's pregame and postgame shows. -
Advice to commercial property owners on pending Arlington Park sale: Don't sell cheap
Jul 12, 2021 8:38 AM - When it comes to the pending sale of Arlington Park and possible offers to buy up surrounding commercial real estate, agent Mike Velasco has this advice: Don't sell cheap. -
'Think big': Elk Grove mayor rooting for Arlington Heights to get Bears stadium deal done
Jul 7, 2021 3:57 PM - The mayor of the suburban town where the Chicago Bears last explored moving says Arlington Heights officials should "think big" and seal the deal to get the NFL franchise to finally move to Arlington Park.
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