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Demolition continues of the main grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights on Aug. 1, 2023.
Demolition continues of the main grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights on Aug. 1, 2023.
Demolition continues at the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Aug. 1, 2023.
Demolition continues at the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Aug. 1, 2023.
Main grandstand demolition continues at the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Aug. 1, 2023.
Main grandstand demolition continues at the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Aug. 1, 2023.
Crews demolish the main grandstand of the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, July 14, 2023. The site is the possible future home of the Chicago Bears.
Crews demolish the main grandstand of the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, July 14, 2023. The site is the possible future home of the Chicago Bears.
Demolition continues on the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on July 11, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Demolition continues on the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on July 11, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Demolition crews hired by the Chicago Bears begin knocking down the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on June 16, 2023, in Arlington Heights. The Bears are looking at the site for possibly a new stadium for the team.
Demolition crews hired by the Chicago Bears begin knocking down the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on June 16, 2023, in Arlington Heights. The Bears are looking at the site for possibly a new stadium for the team.
Demolition continues on the grounds of the former Arlington International Racecourse on June 13, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Demolition continues on the grounds of the former Arlington International Racecourse on June 13, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Construction equipments is lined up outside the former Arlington International Racecourse, June 13, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Construction equipments is lined up outside the former Arlington International Racecourse, June 13, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Construction equipment stands ready for expected demolition at the former Arlington International Racecourse at sunrise on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Construction equipment stands ready for expected demolition at the former Arlington International Racecourse at sunrise on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
The former Arlington International Racecourse at sunrise on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights. Demolition is expected to begin soon.
The former Arlington International Racecourse at sunrise on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights. Demolition is expected to begin soon.
A Metra train passes the former Arlington International Racecourse at sunrise on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
A Metra train passes the former Arlington International Racecourse at sunrise on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Workers gather in a parking lot outside of the former Arlington Park to begin demolition on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Workers gather in a parking lot outside of the former Arlington Park to begin demolition on May 30, 2023, in Arlington Heights.
Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on May 1, 2023.
Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on May 1, 2023.
The Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on May 1, 2023.
The Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on May 1, 2023.
A view of the former grandstand of Arlington Park International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb. 8, 2023.
A view of the former grandstand of Arlington Park International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb. 8, 2023.
The synthetic racing surface is being removed from the track at the Arlington Park International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb. 8, 2023.
The synthetic racing surface is being removed from the track at the Arlington Park International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb. 8, 2023.
Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb.8, 2023.
Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb.8, 2023.
Townhomes are seen across from the Arlington Park International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb. 8, 2023.
Townhomes are seen across from the Arlington Park International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb. 8, 2023.
A rendering released by the Chicago Bears shows the view from the proposed stadium of the Arlington Park entertainment district.
A rendering released by the Chicago Bears shows the view from the proposed stadium of the Arlington Park entertainment district.
A person crosses through Harmony Park at Campbell Street and Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Jan. 18, 2023.
A person crosses through Harmony Park at Campbell Street and Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Jan. 18, 2023.
A rendering of the plan is shown as representatives from the Chicago Bears present their concept for building a new stadium and entertainment district on the site of Arlington International Racecourse during a public meeting at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights on Sept. 8, 2022.
A rendering of the plan is shown as representatives from the Chicago Bears present their concept for building a new stadium and entertainment district on the site of Arlington International Racecourse during a public meeting at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights on Sept. 8, 2022.
Audience members listen as representatives from the Bears present their concept for building a stadium and entertainment district on the site of Arlington International Racecourse during an informational public meeting at Hersey High School on Sept. 8, 2022.
Audience members listen as representatives from the Bears present their concept for building a stadium and entertainment district on the site of Arlington International Racecourse during an informational public meeting at Hersey High School on Sept. 8, 2022.
Clouds pass over the now closed Arlington Park International Racecourse on Sept. 6, 2022, in Arlington Heights.
Clouds pass over the now closed Arlington Park International Racecourse on Sept. 6, 2022, in Arlington Heights.
The Chicago Bears released proposed development plans for the Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Sept. 6, 2022. A rendering shows the Chicago Bears’ preliminary plans for the Arlington Park property, including a so-called “Stadium District” on the northwest side of the property abutting Route 53 and Northwest Highway, along with mixed-use development in the rest of the footprint, including where the shuttered racetrack now stands.
Arlington Park International Racecourse on Oct. 6, 2021, in Arlington Heights. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race.
Arlington Park International Racecourse on Oct. 6, 2021, in Arlington Heights. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race.
The former Arlington International Racecourse is shown behind the Arlington Park Metra train station on Oct. 28, 2021.
The former Arlington International Racecourse is shown behind the Arlington Park Metra train station on Oct. 28, 2021.
People walk through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
People walk through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
From left, Saurabh Patel, 17-month-old Raina, and Bindi Patel dine outside at Armand's Pizzeria in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
From left, Saurabh Patel, 17-month-old Raina, and Bindi Patel dine outside at Armand’s Pizzeria in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
A person crosses the street in front of Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
A person crosses the street in front of Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
The Flynn family dines outside at Hey Nonny restaurant and listening room on Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
The Flynn family dines outside at Hey Nonny restaurant and listening room on Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
A couple walks through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
A couple walks through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Children run through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street as twin sisters Desi and Tedi Tsvetanska perform on their violas in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Children run through the intersection of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street as twin sisters Desi and Tedi Tsvetanska perform on their violas in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Twin sisters Desi Tchalukov, left, and Tedi Tsvetanska perform on their violas at the corner of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Twin sisters Desi Tchalukov, left, and Tedi Tsvetanska perform on their violas at the corner of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Ralph Covert with String Section performs at Hey Nonny on Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Ralph Covert with String Section performs at Hey Nonny on Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Dan and Casey Beedon dine at Hey Nonny restaurant and listening room on Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Dan and Casey Beedon dine at Hey Nonny restaurant and listening room on Vail Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights on Oct. 14, 2021.
Selso Nunez, of Palatine, dressed in Bears garb, peeks over the gate of Arlington International Racecourse as he looks for a spot to watch the fireworks following a day of races on Sept. 25, 2021.
Selso Nunez, of Palatine, dressed in Bears garb, peeks over the gate of Arlington International Racecourse as he looks for a spot to watch the fireworks following a day of races on Sept. 25, 2021.
Riders wait for a Metra train at the station in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Riders wait for a Metra train at the station in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Diners eat outside Peggy Kinnane's in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Diners eat outside Peggy Kinnane’s in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People cross the Metra tracks in Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People cross the Metra tracks in Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Newsstand owner Dilip Patel in his store inside the Metra station in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021, after the Bears announced they'd entered a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse as a potential new stadium site.
Newsstand owner Dilip Patel in his store inside the Metra station in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021, after the Bears announced they’d entered a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse as a potential new stadium site.
People in a park at the corner of Vail and Campbell in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People in a park at the corner of Vail and Campbell in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Owner Tim Grodek works the lunch hour at his Peggy Kinnane's restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021 after the Bears announced they'd entered a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse as a potential new stadium site.
Owner Tim Grodek works the lunch hour at his Peggy Kinnane’s restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021 after the Bears announced they’d entered a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse as a potential new stadium site.
Customers sit outdoors in the Arlington Alfresco area, enjoying conversation and food, in downtown Arlington Heights, Sept. 29, 2021. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race last Saturday.
Customers sit outdoors in the Arlington Alfresco area, enjoying conversation and food, in downtown Arlington Heights, Sept. 29, 2021. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race last Saturday.
Downtown Arlington Heights features a small park, condos, retail shopping and dining on Sept. 29, 2021.
Downtown Arlington Heights features a small park, condos, retail shopping and dining on Sept. 29, 2021.
Arlington Park International Racecourse in Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race last Saturday.
Arlington Park International Racecourse in Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race last Saturday.
The Metra train station in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
The Metra train station in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People mill about in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People mill about in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
A Metra train arrives as the station in Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
A Metra train arrives as the station in Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People wait for a Metra train in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People wait for a Metra train in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
A server takes an order for a customer wearing a Chicago Bears shirt, while she and others eat outdoors at Scratchboard Kitchen on Sept. 29, 2021.
A server takes an order for a customer wearing a Chicago Bears shirt, while she and others eat outdoors at Scratchboard Kitchen on Sept. 29, 2021.
Apartments and condos in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Apartments and condos in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Condos and apartments in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
Condos and apartments in downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People walk through downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.
People walk through downtown Arlington Heights on Sept. 29, 2021.