Articles filed under The Sale of Arlington Park
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Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to itMay 11, 2021 11:42 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 beginsMay 03, 2021 8:47 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 sadnessMay 01, 2021 6:40 pm - 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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'Arlington Park is a very special place for me': Longtime announcer Dooley focused on this seasonApr 30, 2021 9:53 pm - 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...
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Chicago mayor: City is talking with Bears about Soldier FieldMay 03, 2021 2:47 pm - 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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O'Donnell: Pay to play at Arlington Park this year? Don't bet on itApr 30, 2021 5:30 am - THE SPECTER OF AN OPENING DAY at Arlington Park was once so deliciously nefarious. Naive goslings down on the apron breaking their virgin betting bones alongside aged bu...
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Mayor: From the Bears to ponies at Arlington Park, everything's still on the tableMay 04, 2021 8:45 am - As redevelopment proposals for the 326 acres that's home to Arlington Park are received and reviewed, Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes says everything remains a possibi...
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Something about the sights, sounds and smells: Arlington fan hopes track can be savedApr 26, 2021 1:57 pm - From his childhood home in Omaha, Nebraska, Rich Peck could see everything but the finish line at a horse racing track that's long since shuttered. The Arlington Heights...
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Jockey Chris Emigh still hoping racing at Arlington can be savedApr 26, 2021 10:42 pm - Although it doesn't appear likely, veteran jockey Chris Emigh is holding out hope that Arlington Park's parent company can reach an agreement with someone to save horse ...
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After growing up on backstretch, exercise rider doesn't want Arlington Park to closeApr 26, 2021 10:42 pm - Rumors had been flying for months, but Carlos Espinoza still was shocked when he found out that Arlington Park was put on the market in February. The 25-year-old, who wo...