Bears, school districts differ on appraisals for Arlington Park racecourse
According to the Daily Herald, the Bears and the three suburban school districts made presentations before the Cook County Board of Tax Review on Tuesday.
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According to the Daily Herald, the Bears and the three suburban school districts made presentations before the Cook County Board of Tax Review on Tuesday.
The schools cited an appraisal showing the value at $160 million, while the Bears countered with two appraisals of $60 and $70 million.
Yell, clap hands, and use a whistle or air horn to scare them off.
Susan Dornbos and her son, Rhett, built the snow bear on Friday. She says she missed building snowmen and was able to convince one of her sons to help her.
Warren emphasized the focus as being on getting a plan for a new stadium right – regardless of where it ends up being built.
"It will bring tears to my eyes seeing everyone in here because just knowing that without them, I wouldn't be here today."
Cell phone video from a neighbor captured heavy flames coming from the fourth floor of the complex.
The owner of the unit where the fire started wasn't home at the time.
It's possible that it could just be another move to create leverage to get the best deal from Arlington Heights.
Officers are looking for anyone else who may have been part of a similar incident.
On two separate occasions, he's accused of trying to use cash to convince high school girls to get into his vehicle in Palatine. One agreed. Police said she was sexually abused.
The two staffers from Township High School District 214 in the northwest suburbs were treated to dinners and drinks, as well as visits to a racetrack and a distillery last April. It was all paid for by an air conditioning contractor.
The two employees include a maintenance worker and a former operations director at Township High School District 214.
Some of the brave men and women whose job is to keep people safe got a bit of a break on Monday. Members of several Chicago area police and fire departments spent their day on the golf course, where local organizations thanked them for their service. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story.
"It's normally the government's job to pay for those trips to make sure that they aren't influenced improperly."
It's not the kind of competition getting tons of media attention, but it's the experience of the athletes that caught CBS 2's attention.
The Summer Olympics are still a year away, but the games have been going on all month in Arlington Heights. It's not the kind of competition getting tons of media attention, but it's the experience of the athletes that caught CBS 2's Noel Brennan's attention. He went to a gold medal match at the Moorings retirement community.
The city and team have been meeting while the demolition at the old Arlington Park is still in full force.
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a joint statement on Thursday the two sides were continuing their "productive discussion" this week as the team has been exploring options to build a new stadium outside of the city.
A large part of the grandstand has been demolished.
Construction progress continues at the Arlington Park Race Track, as Chopper 2 saw on Tuesday. A large part of the grandstand has been demolished.
James Lewis has died. Back in 1982, he was believed to be a prime suspect in the killings.
Investigators and victims' families may never know who was responsible for the Tylenol murders after the death of a key suspect. James Lewis has died. Back in 1982, he was believed to be a prime suspect in the killings.
The Bears purchased the track property as a possible site for a new stadium.
Some conflicts have emerged over how much tax the Bears would pay if they built a large, mixed-use complex, including the stadium at the property.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
The time has come in suburban Cook County, as early voting opens in 55 locations on Monday. Polling also expands across all 50 Chicago wards.
A car was overturned on the sidewalk after a crash in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Monday morning.
A motorist was accused of driving under the influence early Monday after hitting an Illinois Department of Transportation truck on Interstate 57 in Chicago's south suburbs.
A fire broke out in a house on Chicago's West Side overnight Sunday into Monday.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
The time has come in suburban Cook County, as early voting opens in 55 locations on Monday. Polling also expands across all 50 Chicago wards.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A car was overturned on the sidewalk after a crash in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Monday morning.
A total of $1.2 million will go toward safety and accessibility improvements, including better walkways, parking lots, and lighting.
CBS News’ David Begnaud joins Dana Kozlov and Jackie Kostek live with the idea behind his new project, “The Do Good Crew.”
Shelley Paxton, author of “Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life,” says an "energy audit" can help you figure out what brings you energy, and what drains energy too. She joins Marie Saavedra.
Fire crews were seen battling the fire in the house on Hirsch Street just off Menard Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
A car was overturned on the sidewalk after a crash in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Monday morning.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees skies full of missiles as American allies take hits and deaths mount along with concern the conflict could spread.
The time has come in suburban Cook County, as early voting opens in 55 locations on Monday. Polling also expands across all 50 Chicago wards.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
Connor Bedard scored for Chicago, which has lost eight of nine and continues to struggle to score.
A car was overturned on the sidewalk after a crash in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Monday morning.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
