Elmhurst Had a Horse Racing Track?!

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Did you know there used to be a horse racing track in Elmhurst? 🐎This week, Jeff and I dig into the wild history of a horse racing track that once sat right off St. Charles Road. We get into the prominent Chicago family behind it, plus the stunning historic home that's still standing today!We also have updates on two new businesses opening downtown (Naansense and Jayne!), and we say a bittersweet goodbye to the 93-year-old York Furrier building. We're also looking at the updated Umbrella Sky art installations, and a resident tips us off about an exciting new flyover bridge coming to town!🔴 Leave us a message to be featured on the show!✉️ Join our free email newsletter at heyelmhurst.com!🎥 Recorded at Spark Scent Collective in beautiful downtown Elmhurst, IL.

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