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‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacy

‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacy

Five years after Arlington Park racetrack’s closure, former employees and horsemen have scattered to other states or left the sport entirely. Meanwhile, plans for a $5 billion Bears stadium complex have stalled over property tax issues.

 
One of the best: Metropolis’ ‘Ride the Cyclone’ revival is quite a ride

One of the best: Metropolis’ ‘Ride the Cyclone’ revival is quite a ride

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre delivers an emotional, vocally impressive revival of the cult musical “Ride the Cyclone,” directed by Lillian Castillo, who originated the role of Constance in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2015 U.S. premiere.

 
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Fans in Arlington Heights and Hammond have same goal: Be the new home of the Bears

Fans in Arlington Heights and Hammond have same goal: Be the new home of the Bears

Chicago Bears fans in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana remain hopeful the team will chose their hometowns as the location for their next stadium.

 
Arlington Heights brewery to tap its first keg at Harmony Fest

Arlington Heights brewery to tap its first keg at Harmony Fest

Arlington Heights’ first brewery, Spent Grain Brewing, will debut at Harmony Fest Oct. 2-3 for outdoor service, before opening inside at 17 N. Vail Ave. in late October or early November.

 
Northwest suburbs teaming up for homeless outreach

Northwest suburbs teaming up for homeless outreach

Northwest suburban municipalities plan to share the cost of a social worker for homeless outreach starting in January, with the aim of getting individuals on housing waiting lists that many currently aren’t accessing.

 
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Downtown garage construction begins in Arlington Heights

Downtown garage construction begins in Arlington Heights

Construction begins this week on the Evergreen Avenue underground parking garage in downtown Arlington Heights, causing a temporary change in traffic flow. Vehicles will ...

 
Idaho authorities say they have a new lead on the Tylenol murders. Illinois investigators are skeptical.

Idaho authorities say they have a new lead on the Tylenol murders. Illinois investigators are skeptical.

Idaho investigators have identified a man who died by suicide in a Boise church as a potential suspect in the solved 1982 Tylenol murders. However, suburban Illinois authorities remain skeptical, citing no DNA match or physical evidence linking him to the killings.

 
Prost! Raise a stein at 15 suburban Oktoberfests

Prost! Raise a stein at 15 suburban Oktoberfests

Fifteen Oktoberfest celebrations featuring traditional German food, beer, live polka music, stein-holding contests and hammerschlagen are coming to the Chicago suburbs starting this weekend. Here’s where to join in on the merrymaking.

 
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Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and more

Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and more

Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.

 
Things to do Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest and more

Things to do Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest, Meadows Fest in Rolling Meadows, Cantigny Fall Fest and more.

 

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