The Bears and Arlington Heights: A Complete Timeline, 2021-2026
Every key date in the Bears’ pursuit of Arlington Park, from the 2021 sale to the reported deal talks of October 2026.
History
Arlington Park 1927–2021: The History of the Racetrack the Bears Bought
Before the Bears, Arlington Park was a 94-year-old racetrack that survived a 1985 fire and launched racing’s first million-dollar race. Here’s its history, from Curly Brown to the 2023 demolition.