Heavy duty machines were spotted at Arlington Park, the Bears’ new 326-acre property.
from Arlington Heights on Friday to begin Phase 1 of the demolition of the old horserace track. Phase 1 includes interior demolition, specifically knocking down the grandstand, office and jockey building. The team confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago that work is scheduled to begin sometime this week, but there are conflicting reports as to whether that demolition has begun or not.
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