Bears Continue Arlington Heights Demolition Amid Uncertainty

June 19, 2023

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Friday marked the start of external demolition at the Arlington Heights racecourse.

Chicago Bears push ahead with Arlington racecourse demolition, despite uncertain future.


Crews started tearing down an indoor part of the racecourse earlier this month.


On Friday, the Bears kicked off external demolition.


The grandstand structure is next on the demolition list.


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