https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com Arlington Heights News, Sports, Weather, Health & Fitness Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:03:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-CardinalSealLessMargin512x512-32x32.jpg https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com 32 32 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2026/01/pritzker-state-will-not-build-stadium-for-bears-suggests-local-government/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:39:26 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=641259 Does the Chicago Bears’ dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium? Meanwhile, Gregory Berger, Arlington Heights Memorial Library [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/12/chicago-bears-ceo-kevin-warren-announces-need-to-expand-stadium-search-to-nw-indiana/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:09:51 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=640768 Chicago Bears President and CEO, in an open letter to fans and Chicagoland audience, posted to chicagobears.com, regarding a news possibility of moving the new stadium project to Northwest Indiana. The letter was written after [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/12/st-viator-describes-the-backyard-project-football-stadium-satellite-complex-for-baseball-and-softball-venues-being-replaced/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:24:51 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=640631 In the conceptual stage, Saint Viator is calling a proposed sports complex development “The Backyard Project” but the Village of Arlington Heights has labeled it the “Saint Viator Project” or technically, Saint Viator Sports Fields [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/09/chicago-bears-ceo-kevin-warren-we-are-at-a-pivotal-juncture-of-the-chicago-bears-franchise-to-build-a-new-stadium-our-future-home-in-arlington-heights/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:41:50 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=639325 Letter from Chicago Bears President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Bears Kevin Warren to Chicago Bears fans published on ChicagoBears.com at 2:45 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, just before the first game of [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/05/potential-chicago-bears-stadium-neighbor-rolling-meadows-considering-issues-involving-legislation-traffic-acoustics/ Mon, 26 May 2025 16:50:44 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=638055 The City of Rolling Meadows announced Thursday, May 22, 2025 that three forms of experts may be utilized to prepare for the possible development of a Chicago Bears stadium at the former Arlington Park. If [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/04/mayor-elect-jim-tinaglia-wants-to-talk-to-chicago-white-sox-about-bears-and-white-sox-stadiums-at-arlington-park-property/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:20:52 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=637372 Arlington Heights mayor-elect floats the possibility of hosting both the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox at the former Arlington Park site in Arlington Heights on Good Day Chicago with Roseanne Tellez (Fox 32 [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/03/traffic-study-device-personnel-observed-near-arlington-park-contender-site-of-chicago-bears-stadium-in-arlington-heights/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:18:43 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=637257 An employee of Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (GHA) was observed taking down a traffic-related data collection camera device at the northwest corner of Northwest Highway and Wilke Road in Arlington Heights on Wednesday, March 19, [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/03/chicago-bears-in-arlington-heights-updating-stadium-concept-plan-major-analysis-of-plans-approved/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:05 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=636595 March 3, 2025 – Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees Meeting – beginning at elapsed time 1:06:31 — discussing a resolution that led to the approval of using the services of TYLin Great Lakes [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/02/redevelopment-combined-timeline-for-chicago-bears-and-arlington-heights-late-winter-spring-summer-2025/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:58:09 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=636385 A promotional brand story about TYLin, founded on June 1, 1954, by Tung-Yen Lin, a Chinese-American structural engineer (SOURCE: TYLin)… Although Arlington Heights has been quiet about development at the former Arlington Park property, the [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/02/a-cryptic-message-from-chgo-sports-on-x-that-chicago-bears-stadium-will-be-in-arlington-heights/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:16:24 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=636315 CHGO Sports posted a cryptic message on their official X account about the Chicago Bears and Arlington Heights Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025. Whether CHGO Sports intended the message to be cryptic, or not … [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/02/rain-delay-at-nascar-daytona-500-with-line-of-thundershowers-passing-through/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:02:35 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=635969 William Byron brings it home again! The No. 24 sneaks by late-race wrecks to find Victory Lane in the ‘Great American Race’ for the second year in a row (SOURCE: NASCAR). YouTube Tips ⓘ William [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2025/02/chicago-bears-principal-owner-virginia-mccaskey-dies-at-102/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:19:08 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=635608 Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102 (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at age 102, the team [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/12/amazon-route-53-could-it-be-the-telltale-sign-that-jeff-bezos-is-buying-the-chicago-bears/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:59:12 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=634644 The hypothetical road that leads to understanding where the Chicago Bears will actually build a new stadium might involve a hint from the actual expressway that would be the predominant route used by motorists to [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/12/after-parting-ways-with-rolling-meadows-high-school-robbie-gould-named-head-coach-at-st-viator/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:31:27 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=634428 Robbie Gould was named the next football coach at Saint Viator High School on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, about one week after leaving Rolling Meadows High School as head coach. Gould begins his new role [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/12/resolution-overview-for-memorandum-of-understanding-for-chicago-bears-development-in-arlington-heights/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:44:53 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=634437 Here is the resolution approving the “Memorandum of Understanding” among the Village of Arlington Heights; Palatine Township Elementary District 15; Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211; Township High School District 214; CBFC Development, LLC (the Chicago [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/12/arlington-heights-village-board-to-hold-special-chicago-bears-village-board-meeting-monday-december-9th-at-7-p-m/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:07:43 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=634389 The Village Board will hold a special Village Board Meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 7 p.m., at Village Hall to discuss the Chicago Bears project at the former Arlington Park property, and an update [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/11/chicago-bears-reach-a-tentative-agreement-with-district-214-district-211-and-district-15-over-former-arlington-park-property/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:54:15 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=634349 The Chicago Bears have reached a tentative agreement regarding a property tax dispute for the 326-acre former Arlington Park property owned by the Chicago Bears Football Club with three school districts that are located near [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/04/highlights-for-nfl-draft-round-1-in-chicagoland-with-the-chicago-bears-and-la-grange-park-illinois/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:35:48 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=629977 Caleb Williams, drafted No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears, spoke to FOX 32’s Cassie Carlson on what to expect this coming NFL season. YouTube Tips ⓘ Here are the highlights for the NFL Draft [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/02/nfl-star-kicker-robbie-gould-officially-named-football-head-coach-for-rolling-meadows-at-press-conference/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:29:48 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=628490 Chicago Bears legend and retired kicker Robbie Gould is coming back to the area as a coach (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Robbie Gould is officially the head football coach at Rolling Meadows High [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/01/chicago-bears-release-key-dates-of-the-off-season-leading-up-to-fall-2024-season-opener/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:22:45 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=627815 Released by the Chicago Bears on Thursday, January 25, 2024, here are the key dates that impact the Chicago Bears and the rest of the NFL leading up to the 2024 season (highlights are the [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2023/07/chicago-street-race-grant-park-220-extended-highlights-nascar/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:30:23 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=621962 Relive the inaugural Grant Park 220 that saw a ton of action and a first time winner with an international flair. YouTube Tips ⓘ Shane van Gisbergen (Trackhouse Racing/Project91), Chevrolet was the winner on July [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2023/07/shane-van-gisbergen-91-wins-grant-park-220-nascar-cup-series-street-circuit-race-in-chicago/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:08:43 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=621934 New Zealand race car driver Shane van Gisbergen (#91) won the Grant Park 220 NASCAR Cup Series Street Circuit Race in Chicago on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sponsored by Enhance [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2023/02/chicago-bears-close-on-arlington-park-property-in-arlington-heights/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:00:35 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=618197 Last fall, in September 2022, the Bears released an open letter confirming that they had reached an agreement to acquire 326 acres of property in Arlington Heights “to secure the potential of beginning a new [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2023/01/nfl-bengals-bills-game-suspended-after-collapse-of-buffalo-bills-player-damar-hamlin/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 02:38:10 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=616368 Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the football field after taking a hit while tackling another player at the Monday Night Football game at Paycor Stadium in Ohio, about 8:55 p.m. EST (7:55 p.m. [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/09/drone-flies-through-wrigleyville-wrigley-field-drone-video-like-youve-never-seen-before/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:31:57 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=612971 Drone video of Wrigleyville, Wrigley Field, the clubhouse and many other locations with many surprises (SOURCE: Chicago Cubs). YouTube Tips ⓘ No explanation here, because no spoilers allowed here. THANKS FOR READING CARDINAL NEWS … [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/09/chicago-bears-to-meet-arlington-heights-community-tonight-at-hersey-high-school/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:39:55 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=612197 A community meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at John Hersey High School (Marissa Parra/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Chicago Bears Community Meeting at John Hersey High School to Discuss Potential Purchase [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/09/chicago-bears-release-open-letter-stadium-property-concept-ahead-of-arlington-heights-community-meeting/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:27:47 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=612126 TV news stations arrived at the former Arlington Park and downtown Arlington Heights as news reports zeroed in on Arlington Heights a little early this week regarding the Chicago Bears — ahead of an announced [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/09/huntley-firefighter-takes-top-individual-category-for-firefighter-combat-challenge-in-sioux-center-iowa/ Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:42:47 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=612052 A Huntley Fire Protection District firefighter took the top position with the fastest time (1:28.47) in the Male (Open) Individual Category for the Firefighter Combat Challenge in Sioux City, Iowa. The event was held September [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/09/chicago-bears-announce-community-meeting-at-hersey-high-for-possible-development-of-arlington-park/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 01:39:50 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=611908 Chicago Bears Community Meeting at John Hersey High School to Discuss Potential Purchase and Possible Development of Arlington Park The Chicago Bears invited the public to join the Chicago Bears for a community meeting at [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/06/world-heavyweight-championship-boxer-mike-tyson-appears-for-meet-greet-autographs-at-zen-leaf-in-prospect-heights/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:06:17 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=610254 Heavyweight Championship Boxer Mike Tyson appears to have a good time with a crowd of fans during a Meet & Greet outside Zen Leaf in Prospect Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ World Heavyweight Championship Boxer Mike [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/01/image-apparel-solutions-announces-partnership-with-nfls-washington-football-team-in-production-and-decoration-of-rebranded-merchandise/ Sat, 29 Jan 2022 01:03:07 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=604534 Wheeling, IL – January 28, 2022 — Image Apparel Solutions is proud to announce that the company has partnered with the NFL’s Washington Football Team to produce and decorate merchandise for the rebrand of their [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2022/01/chicago-bears-ryan-pace-matt-nagy-relieved-of-duties-with-the-bears/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:00:50 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=603577 The Chicago Bears announced Monday morning, January 10, 2022 that they have relieved general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy of their duties. The announcement was made one day after concluding their disappointing [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/11/green-bay-packers-quarterback-aaron-rodgers-says-he-has-a-fractured-toe-not-covid-toes/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:33:36 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=601259 Packers QB Aaron Rodgers looks ahead to the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. YouTube Tips ⓘ The Green Bay Packers released a video on YouTube Wednesday, November 24, 2021 that [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/11/aaron-rodgers-test-positive-for-covid-19-wont-play-against-chiefs-in-week-9/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:50:56 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=600066 NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero announced Wednesday morning that Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play against the Chiefs in Week 9. The Packers quarterback is unvaccinated, hence the quick determination of [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/10/bears-head-coach-matt-nagy-tests-positive-for-covid-19-nagy-in-quarantine-away-from-halas-hall/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:26:16 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=599585 The Chicago Bears announced Monday, October 25, 2021 that Bears coach Matt Nagy tested positive for COVID-19 Monday morning and will quarantine away from Halas Hall. Nagy, who is fully vaccinated, made the revelation while [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/10/officials-say-future-of-horse-racing-in-illinois-uncertain-with-only-two-venues-remaining/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:15:40 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=598208 By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Sep 30, 2021 (The Center Square) – The horse racing industry in Illinois suffered another blow when after almost 100 years of operation, Arlington International Racecourse closed. That [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/09/churchill-downs-statement-purchase-and-sale-agreement-with-chicago-bears-for-197-2-million/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:41:42 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=597996 LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Chicago Bears. The Company has [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/09/chicago-bears-statement-the-bears-and-churchill-downs-incorporated-sign-purchase-and-sale-agreement/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:32:05 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=597993 The Bears and Churchill Downs Incorporated signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) this week for the entire Arlington Park land parcel in the Village of Arlington Heights. The Bears, Churchill Downs Incorporated and the [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/09/website-the-athletic-reports-chicago-bears-sign-purchase-agreement-for-arlington-park/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:11:47 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=597965 Subscription-based sports website The Athletic reported Tuesday night, September 28, 2021, that the Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights. Lead author Scott Powers and The [...]]]> https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2021/08/white-sox-win-at-field-of-dreams-with-walk-off-home-run-by-tim-anderson/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:07:08 +0000 https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/?p=595931 Alex Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, & David Ortiz can’t believe what they saw in the Chicago White Sox’s 9-8 win over the New York Yankees in the Field of Dreams Game. The MLB on FOX crew [...]]]>