When did Arlington Race Track burn down?
July 31, 1985
This is CBS 2’s coverage of the fire that destroyed the Arlington Park racetrack on July 31, 1985.
Will the Bears move to Arlington Park?
After years of talks and negotiations with Chicago officials, several league sources indicated that the Bears are strongly expected to move to Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2026, when the team can buy its way out of its lease at Solider Field.
What did the Bears pay for Arlington Park?
$197.2 million
The Bears have signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property in suburban Arlington Heights, Ill., The Athletic has learned. The Bears made the news official on Wednesday morning and are buying the 326-acre property for $197.2 million. “We are not surprised by this move.
How many races happen at Churchill Downs?
The racetrack occupies 147 acres, featuring a one-mile dirt, oval racetrack and a seven furlong turf race course….
| Event | Tickets & More |
|---|---|
| Today Sunday Brunch | Tickets |
| Nov 24 Live Racing | Tickets |
| Nov 25 Thanksgiving – Fall City (GII) | Tickets |
| Nov 26 The Clark (GI) presented by Norton Healthcare | Tickets |
Why is Churchill Downs selling Arlington racetrack?
Churchill Downs announced in February its intention to sell the 326-acre property in Arlington Heights. Soldier Field, which holds just 61,000 fans, is the smallest stadium in the NFL, so having 326 acres would allow the Bears to build a much bigger stadium and still have room for other developments, too.
Are the Bears buying Arlington?
The Bears have signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property in suburban Arlington Heights, Ill., The Athletic has learned. The Bears made the news official on Wednesday morning and are buying the 326-acre property for $197.2 million. “We are not surprised by this move.
What’s wrong with Soldier Field?
Finally, early this century, an agreement was made to renovate Soldier Field, a decision that ultimately pleased no one: The rebuilt stadium was deemed an architectural nightmare — it was delisted as a National Historic Landmark — that still did not solve the team’s problems, namely too few parking lots and garages.