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.

Proof of vaccination becoming a common requirement at Chicago-area businesses

There’s plenty of places to eat outdoors in downtown Arlington Heights. But if you want to eat indoors, at least one restaurant says you’ll have to prove that you’ve been vaccinated.

Former Bears player, now Palatine mayor, wants Chicago team to move to Arlington Heights

The mayor of northwest suburban Palatine says he is rooting for the Chicago Bears to move to neighboring Arlington Heights because it would help his community as well.

Pride flag not permitted to fly outside Arlington Heights Village Hall

Efforts to add a Pride flag outside the Arlington Heights Village Hall were effectively shot down by a new flag display policy passed by the village board Wednesday night.

Fourth of July fireworks, races return to Arlington Park

Fireworks and horse racing to return to Arlington Heights for this year's Independence Day celebration.

Could Chicago Bears new deal with Rivers Casino impact Arlington racetrack bid?

Just days after the Chicago Bears submitted a bid to buy Arlington International Racecourse, the team announced Tuesday a sponsorship deal involving the racetrack's owner and Rivers Casino.

Could Bears deal with Rivers Casino impact Arlington racetrack bid?
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Just days after the Chicago Bears submitted a bid to buy Arlington International Racecourse, the team announced Tuesday a sponsorship deal involving the racetrack's owners.

Lightfoot rips into Bears for placing bid to buy Arlington racetrack: 'clearly a negotiating tactic'

"And like most Bears fans, we want the organization to focus on putting a winning team on the field, beating the Packers finally and being relevant past October," Mayor Lightfoot said in a statement.