Articles filed under Venues
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Arroyo, former jockey and steward, joins Illinois Racing BoardApr 24, 2023 1:00 am - Longtime Illinois horse racing official Eddie Arroyo is the newest member of the Illinois Racing Board. Arroyo, of Wheaton, attended his first meeting last Thursday foll...
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With Two Phil's, North Barrington trainer Rivelli takes aim at his first Kentucky DerbyApr 23, 2023 5:00 am - LARRY RIVELLI SAYS HE STILL gets misty-eyed when he drives past Arlington Park. He has every right to. The 51-year-old North Barrington resident won nine training titles...
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Northwest suburban leaders decry new Bears bill, but Moylan says it's not 'my first rodeo'Apr 21, 2023 1:00 am - Reaction to new legislation filed to support the Bears' move to Arlington Heights - while helping pay for the old Soldier Field renovation debt - was negative across the...
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Why tax expert, former state rep says Arlington grandstand's days could be numberedMar 27, 2023 5:30 am - While the Chicago Bears haven't officially said if or when the stately Arlington Park grandstand built by Dick Duchossois will be demolished, its days are likely numbere...
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Arlington Heights mayor calls accusations of coziness with Bears 'offensive'Mar 22, 2023 5:30 am - Arlington Heights village officials shot down accusations this week that they are getting a little too cozy with the Chicago Bears in the NFL franchise's pursuit of a ma...
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Why Rolling Meadows - but not Arlington Heights - got tax proceeds from Bears land dealMar 11, 2023 12:00 am - The state of Illinois and Cook County reaped nearly $300,000 in taxes from the Chicago Bears' purchase of Arlington Park, but - because of the peculiarities of Illinois ...
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Resident calls Bears tax break a 'stinker,' but Arlington Heights officials don't weigh in yetMar 07, 2023 4:00 am - Arlington Heights officials Monday declined to state a preference on pending state legislation that would give the Bears a massive property tax break at Arlington Park. ...
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Why Bears land deal prohibiting a casino gets past Arlington Heights ordinance on a technicalityMar 04, 2023 12:00 am - Property transfer documents obtained by the Daily Herald reveal the Bears are barred from opening a land-based casino at Arlington Park - a restrictive covenant that is ...
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'Complete gridlock': Palatine officials wary of what a suburban Bears stadium could bringMar 01, 2023 12:00 am - A new Chicago Bears stadium at Arlington Park would make Arlington Heights a destination for hordes of football-hungry fans. But many of them making the journey will tra...
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Rolling Meadows candidates welcome Bears but fear strain on city servicesFeb 28, 2023 4:00 am - There's no contested election this spring in Arlington Heights - a critic of possible Bears public subsidies having been tossed from the ballot - but candidates in Rolli...