Arlington Racetrack

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. Sandra Torres reports.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday addressed concerns over the Chicago Bears reported interest in moving from downtown’s Soldier Field to the suburbs. During a press conference Thursday, Lightfoot was asked about the Bears flirting with the idea of a move to Arlington Park. “I’ve seen a couple of reports. But a couple of data points that I think...

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.

His heart and soul are a part of Arlington Park, but Dick Duchossois says he’s fine with the new owners selling the horse-racing palace he made that is an institution in Arlington Heights.

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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Arlington Racecourse welcomed back spectators just in time for the rescheduled Kentucky Derby horse race Saturday. Live racing begins at Arlington at 2 p.m. with limited spectators of 300 people or less all of whom must be over the age of 18, according to their website. Tickets are sold online for the entire season, but on Derby Day they cost…

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

Arlington International Racecourse resumed live horse racing Thursday, but without spectators until further notice. Arlington announced races will be held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only with 2 p.m. post times until September 30. Though the racetrack is not welcoming spectators for the time being, Arlington said the policy is subject to change as state officials release guidelines for further…

Arlington Racetrack executives told the Illinois Racing Board on Tuesday they weren’t aware of any offers for the track, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, despite reports saying two groups showed interest in making bids.