Articles filed under Special Reports
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It started with George Halas in 1975: Chicago Bears again make an overture for Arlington ParkJun 17, 2021 1:00 am - In 1975, Chicago Bears founder George S. Halas made his first pitch to relocate his team from Soldier Field to Arlington Park. Fast forward 46 years to Thursday afternoo...
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Lightfoot: Bears' bid for Arlington Park a 'negotiating tactic'Jun 17, 2021 1:00 am - While Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes and many of his fellow suburban Bears fans welcomed news Thursday that the team put in an offer on Arlington Park, his counterpar...
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Jim O'Donnell: One man has the power to make the Bears at Arlington Park happenJun 17, 2021 1:00 am - THAT SOUND FROM Halas Hall on Thursday. Was it boldness? Or merely daring? Whatever the semantics, Bears CEO Ted Phillips potentially laid the cornerstone for an unprece...
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Churchill Downs: 'Strong proposals from numerous parties' to buy Arlington ParkJun 15, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Park's owner said Tuesday its real estate firm has received “strong proposals from numerous parties” for redevelopment of the iconic racetrack in Arlington Hei...
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From favorites to long shots, experts outline what really could happen to Arlington ParkJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - Speculation about the future of Arlington Park began long before the iconic horse-racing track's owners put the 326-acre parcel up for sale in February. For years, as th...
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No adult businesses, car washes: Panel recommends rules for Arlington Park redevelopmentJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - Due to technical issues, an archived story about the potential redevlopment of Arlington Park ran in print and online editions of the Daily Herald on Thursday. This ...
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Increased capacity at Arlington Park this weekend? Hold your horsesJun 09, 2021 5:30 am - Although the state is letting businesses and other venues return to full capacity on Friday, Arlington Park officials are pulling in the reins on any immediate plans to ...
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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...