Articles filed under Special Reports
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Jim O'Donnell: Duchossois 'sad' about probable end of Arlington? Don't bet on itJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - THE THOUGHT HAS BEEN presented on multiple occasions this spring: “Mr. (Dick) Duchossois must be very sad about the end of Arlington Park.” Roundabout response: “Well, y...
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Could the Chicago White Sox make a move to Arlington Park?Jun 05, 2021 1:00 am - Similar concepts have been pitched before. Here's how it could happen.
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'We can't force them not to sell': State lawmakers on likelihood of Arlington Park saleJun 04, 2021 5:30 am - While state lawmakers might wish that Arlington Park remain open for horse racing, they're not taking nearly the same tack as former Gov. Jim Edgar, who thinks legislato...
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Jim O'Donnell: Arlington Park already sold? Please hold all ticketsJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - MAYBE IT'S ALL ABOUT the residual energy and giddiness of a three-day holiday weekend. And maybe it's not. In any case, multiple sources - at least one with a high degr...
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The best of the best to ever compete at Arlington ParkMay 31, 2021 1:00 am - It's wonderful to look forward in anticipation of what the future will bring. That is the case with Arlington Park and the surrounding property for sale and proposals du...
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Editorial: Governor's influence could help in fight to save Arlington ParkMay 29, 2021 2:00 pm - It's never a bad idea to start doing the right thing. Here's an opportunity for Gov. J.B. Pritzker on a matter of particular interest to the suburbs: Take a look at Arli...
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Bears stadium? Yes. Warehouses? No. Arlington Heights panel weighs racetrack site usesMay 27, 2021 5:30 am - A lower-level Arlington Heights committee Wednesday night tackled a big topic: the fate of Arlington Park. The initial review of proposed zoning rules by the ordinance r...
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Horsemen call on Illinois Attorney General to launch antitrust probe of Churchill DownsMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - The association representing horse owners and trainers at Arlington Park has called on the Illinois attorney general to launch an antitrust investigation into track owne...
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It's a longshot, but Arlington Park's survival possible, racing board member saysMay 18, 2021 1:00 am - Though saving Arlington Park may be a longshot, recent developments suggest there's still hope to keep the historic venue open, Illinois Racing Board Commissioner Alan H...
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Is a Bears move to Arlington Park realistic? Other NFL towns show what has to happenMay 15, 2021 1:00 am - Legendary Chicago Bears owner George Halas drew rousing applause in 1975 when he spoke of his beloved football team moving from Soldier Field to the suburbs. "I hope and...