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Richard Duchossois (SOURCE: Military photo/public domain)

Arlington Park Race Track Owner Richard Duchossois Dies at Age 100

Sat Jan 29, 2022 09:41 pm Cardinal News

Richard Duchossois, affectionately called “Mr. D”, especially among dedicated staff at the Arlington Park property, died Friday, January 28, 2022 at the age of 100. He is best known as the owner of Arlington Park […]

Horse racing August 14, 2004 at the Arlington Million

Officials Say Future of Horse Racing in Illinois Uncertain with Only Two Venues Remaining

Sun Oct 3, 2021 04:15 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Sep 30, 2021 (The Center Square) – The horse racing industry in Illinois suffered another blow when after almost 100 years of operation, Arlington International Racecourse closed. That […]

Arlington International Racecourse 2200 West Euclid Avenue Arlington Heights (SOURCE: Imagery ©2021 Google, Imagery ©2021 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, USDA Farm Service Agency, Map data ©2021)

Gov. JB Pritzker Says New Chicago Bears Stadium Won’t Be Paid for by Illinois Taxpayers

Sun Oct 3, 2021 06:27 am Cardinal News

TIMELAPSE VIDEO OF CONSTRUCTION OF SOFI STADIUM IN INGLEWOOD AND ALLEGIANT STADIUM IN LAS VEGAS A new Arlington Heights Chicago Bears stadium would likely cost billions, and Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois tax payers won’t […]

Churchill Downs Statement: Purchase and Sale Agreement with Chicago Bears for $197.2 Million

Wed Sep 29, 2021 08:41 am Cardinal News

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Chicago Bears. The Company has […]

2200 West Euclid on Globe (Map data ©2021 Google, INEGI, SK telecom).

Website ‘The Athletic’ Reports Chicago Bears Sign Purchase Agreement for Arlington Park in Arlington Heights

Wed Sep 29, 2021 02:11 am Cardinal News

Subscription-based sports website The Athletic reported Tuesday night, September 28, 2021, that the Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights. Lead author Scott Powers and The […]

New Sports Stadium at Arlington Park? Chicago Bears? Another NFL Team? A New Team from a New League that Competes with the NFL?

Wed Feb 24, 2021 01:46 pm Cardinal News

No doubt losing Arlington Park is a sad day for horse racing fans and historians. The historic horse racing facility has been operating since 1927 and rose from ashes to continue the Arlington Million without […]

Churchill Downs Begins Process to Sell Arlington International Racecourse Property in Arlington Heights; Committed to Relocating in Chicagoland or Elsewhere in Illinois

Tue Feb 23, 2021 04:47 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Park racetrack owner Churchill Downs Inc. has begun the process of selling the famous horse racing track property at 2200 West Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights. Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) […]

Illinois Racing Board Awards Arlington International Racecourse 68 Live Racing Dates for 2020 Racing Season

Wed Sep 25, 2019 07:01 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Racing Board voted unanimously Tuesday to award Arlington Park 2020 race dates. Arlington International Racecourse was awarded 68 live racing dates for the 2020 season on Tuesday September 24, 2019 in a 9-0 […]

Arlington Park’s 5th Annual Food Truck Festival Today, July 7, 2018, 1-5 PM

Sat Jul 7, 2018 01:36 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Park’s 5th annual Food Truck Festival will feature more than 20 vendors in conjunction with Ride to the Million from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018. The food truck lineup for 2018 […]

Country Music Artist Eric Paslay to Perform at Arlington’s International Festival of Racing Aug. 11, 2018

Thu Jun 21, 2018 04:21 pm Cardinal News

Arlington International Racecourse announced Wednesday, June 20, 2018 that a special performance is scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the International Festival of Racing by Grammy-nominated country music recording artist and songwriter Eric Paslay. […]

News from Discover Arlington: Mayoral Challenge SALUTE Run, Arbor Day, Spring Cleaning, Rock with Cops, Farmers Market

Fri Apr 6, 2018 10:34 am Cardinal News

Upcoming events promoted by Discover Arlington include Just Move It 5K Run/1 Mile Walk at South Middle School, Arbor Day at Raven Park, 2913 North Mitchell Avenue, Spring Sweep Document Destruction & Electronics Recycling Event […]

Arlington Million: What Time, What Channel Is Arlington Million Broadcast on WGN

Sat Aug 15, 2015 02:03 pm Cardinal News

Jill Byrne and Michael Adolphson take a look at the 2015 Arlington Million contenders (PART 1). The Arlington Million mile-and-a-quarter turf race at Arlington International Racecourse is broadcast on WGN from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 […]

Arlington Heights Fire Fighters Local 3105 Presents “A Day at the Track” at Arlington International — Donation for MDA and Discount Tickets

Fri Aug 7, 2015 09:12 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights Fire Fighters Local 3105 Presents “A Day at the Track” Sunday August 9, 2015. Firefighters are a hosting a day at Arlington Racecourse this Sunday August 9, 2015 for our MDA Ambassador 4-year-old […]

Belmont, Binny’s & Blackhawks: Celebrate American Pharoah’s Triple Crown Try in Style at Arlington

Wed Jun 3, 2015 03:39 pm Cardinal News

Arlington International Racecourse will give fans the opportunity to participate in a true trifecta Saturday, offering a chance to witness racing history in style Saturday when presenting Binny’s Taste at the Track alongside a simulcast […]

Nearly 21,000 Fans Pack Arlington International for Mother’s Day Celebration

Mon May 11, 2015 04:32 pm Cardinal News

Even Mother Nature could not pull off an April Fool’s hoax by throwing wet weather and overcast skies to attempt to dampen the holiday enthusiasm of a crowd of nearly 21,000 attending Sunday’s races for […]

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