Bears to begin demolishing Arlington Park track next week as they move toward new stadium

Demolition on Arlington Heights’ racetrack will begin next week. (Getty)

It’s hard to imagine a new Bears stadium at Arlington Park while the horse racetrack is still there. That won’t be a hindrance much longer.

Arlington Heights issued the Bears a demolition permit Friday, beginning with the interior, and a Bears spokesman said that project will start next week. The Bears will need separate approval from the village and Cook County for exterior demolition.