Arlington International Racecourse closed after last race was run Saturday

Churchill Downs bought the racetrack in 2000 for a reported $71 million. Several groups, including the Chicago Bears, have put in bids to buy it. "I hope that it's something fun for the whole community to enjoy, and not high rise places to live," said one spectator.

Lightfoot: We're 'willing to work' with Bears, but Chicago has to be 'fiscally prudent'

"We are willing to work with them to try to address their concerns. But I’ve got to do it in a way that is fiscally prudent," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said about whether the Bears will be leaving Soldier Field and moving to Arlington Heights.

Final turn Saturday for the Arlington Million

It was a spectacular day for thousands of people who headed to Arlington Park for the annual running of the Arlington Million.

Final turn Saturday for the Arlington Million
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It was a spectacular day for thousands of people who headed to Arlington Park for the annual running of the Arlington Million. But it was also a sad day for many because the historic track is scheduled to close for good.

Chicago-area restaurants say vax up or stay out
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More Illinois businesses are asking patrons to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a popular music venue and restaurant in the northwest suburbs.