Hawthorne to re-open for horse racing this spring, officials say, while operators say they are owed money
- Posted on March 19, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Hawthorne to re-open for horse racing this spring, officials say, while operators say they are owed money

Hawthorne Race Course is for sale, and will re-open for thoroughbred racing this spring despite recently filing for bankruptcy, officials told the Illinois Racing Board.
The plan to resume operations came despite a request from harness…