Articles filed under The Sale of Arlington Park
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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...
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'We think horse racing is far from dead': Ex-Arlington Park leader wants to redevelop siteMay 05, 2021 5:00 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 in...
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Jim O'Donnell: Horses and Bears at Arlington Park would be an amazing daily doubleMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - THE STORY IS LIKELY APOCRYPHAL, but George Stanley Halas reportedly once said, “Make no small manhole covers.” So, Ditka-diming aside, presenting the newest sports capit...
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Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to itMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Amid rumors that a professional sports franchise such as the Chicago Bears or Chicago White Sox could be interested in buying Arlington Park to build a new stadium, thre...
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Arlington Park's final turn begins: Here's what you need to know as season beginsApr 30, 2021 5:00 am - 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...
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Fans enjoy opening day at Arlington Park, with a little sadnessApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Opening day Friday at Arlington Park attracted a wide mix of people - horse racing devotees, first timers, easygoing viewers - and pretty much to a person, they expresse...
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Chicago mayor: City is talking with Bears about Soldier FieldApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday addressed rumors the Chicago Bears could be exploring a move to Arlington Heights. Chicago officials have been in discussion wit...
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'Arlington Park is a very special place for me': Longtime announcer Dooley focused on this seasonApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - If Arlington Park no longer has horse racing in the summer of 2022, John G. Dooley doesn't know exactly where he will be calling the races. But he could not have enjoyed...