Arlington International Racecourse

The village of Arlington Heights confirmed it was made aware earlier Thursday that the Chicago Bears submitted a bid for the purchase of the Arlington International Racecourse Property site “as a potential home for a new stadium for the team,” which currently plays at Soldier Field.

In light of recent rumblings that the Chicago Bears could potentially explore a new stadium site in suburban Arlington Heights, the team announced Thursday that it has submitted a bid to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse.

In light of recent rumblings that the Chicago Bears could potentially explore a new stadium site in suburban Arlington Heights, the team announced Thursday that it has submitted a bid to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse.

Arlington International Racecourse kicked off what is likely the track’s final horse racing season on Friday.

Arlington International Racecourse kicked off what is likely the track’s final horse racing season on Friday. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

Arlington International Racecourse kicked off what is likely the track’s final horse racing season on Friday. Sandra Torres reports.

In what could be the track’s final horse racing season, Arlington International Racecourse released the stake schedule Thursday.

Group tickets for Arlington International Racecourse’s 2021 racing season went on sale Wednesday, officials announced, with more available each month.

News that Arlington International Racecourse will be sold to a property developer has sparked plenty of speculation over the future of the park, with some suggesting it become a new stadium for the Chicago Bears.

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The owners of Arlington International Racecourse have announced plans to sell the property to a developer, meaning that the 2021 racing season could be the last at the venerable facility. According to a press release from Churchill Downs Incorporated, the 326-acre property in suburban Arlington Heights will be sold, and the company selling the property will aim to find a…

A warm summer day, food and drinks being served, bets being madeand horses racing around the track. After a long wait, it’s all back at Arlington International Racecourse. “Just being able to welcome our fans back – it’s going to bring an energy and enthusiasm and life to the facility we haven’t seen yet this year,” said Arlington President...

After getting approval Arlington ran nine races in front of about 200 spectators on Thursday. NBC 5’s Mike Berman reports

The coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of the 2020 season for nearly three months, but finally, next Thursday, racing will return to Arlington. NBC 5’s Mike Berman has the story.

For 23 years, Dee Poulos has trained horses at Arlington International Racecourse, but none of them have been as unique as this year. “It really is kind of mind boggling, because so many years of moving in here in the spring, and then all of a sudden we’re moving in in July, and starting our meet at the end of…

After what the track’s president called “challenging negotiations,” racing at Arlington International Racecourse will resume later this year after track owners reached an agreement with the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association. According to a press release from Churchill Downs Inc., the agreement will pave the way for live racing to resume at the track on July 23. “This agreement follows...