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Posted6/4/2021 5:30 AM While state lawmakers might wish that Arlington Park remain open for horse racing, they're not taking nearly the same tack as former Gov. Jim Edgar, who thinks legislators and the governor's office should apply pressure on owner Churchill Downs Inc. Instead, their views seem to be grounded in the reality of the moment, amid a report that Churchill Downs has reached a deal to sell the historic Arlington Heights venue.   "I don't think the governor can intervene in any sort of formal way," said state Sen. Bill Cunningham, the Senate's point person on gambling. "One thing...

Yesterday, the buzz started to grow about some apparent strife within the McCaskey family that may eventually wind up with the Chicago Bears being taken over by the highest bidder.

Yesterday, the buzz started to grow about some apparent strife within the McCaskey family that may eventually wind up with the Chicago Bears being taken over by the highest bidder.

There is an odd buzz swirling around the Bears that I can’t fully get a grasp on right now. Much of it is rooted in the idea of moving the team to Arlington Heights, a topic that has come up in conversation more often in the last year or so than you might otherwise expect. And now, this from the Daily Herald’s Jim O’Donnell, who cites “an individual with exceptional knowledge of the working dynamic within the McCaskey family” who says: “There is some internal strife going on among family members to sell … now.” Well, then. That’s certainly going to grab some eye balls – es...

Four men rescued after fishing boat goes on fire off Old Head of Kinsale The RNLI said that the men were “well shocked” after the dramatic rescue this morning. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Friday 14 May 2021, 9:32 AM 5 hours ago 9,781 Views 3 Comments THE RNLI HAS rescued four fishermen who were left stranded after their fishing vessel caught fire 20 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale in West Cork.  The Courtmacsherry RNLI lifeboat was called o...