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Could Saturday be the last day of racing, ever, at Arlington Park?

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Could Saturday be the last day of racing, ever, at Arlington Park?

Illinois Racing Board wants to know more about the future of the Arlington International Racecourse. The board wants Churchill Downs to extend the racing there beyond 2021. Churchill declined to seek a casino license. If the board doesn't get answers by next Tuesday, Saturday, 2019 could be the last day of racing at the track. The vote was delayed until Tuesday September 24. A three-member committee is collecting new information and proposals from Churchill. Former mayor Arlene Mulder voted against the delay. She said the racetrack has been a good corporate citizen of Arlington Heights.

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