The Illinois Racing Board has suspended the operating license for harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course, citing ongoing financial difficulties. The board cited Suburban Downs, which operates harness ...

CAMBRIDGE, Illinois — Horse harness racing has a rich history in Henry County. The first fair in the area dates back to 1856. Despite a boom of participation in the 1970s and 80s, participants Dave ...

The Illinois Racing Board announced on Monday, Jan. 26, that it has suspended the organization license of Suburban Downs, Inc for failure to provide documentation demonstrating its financial integrity ...

The executive director of the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association believes the Juneteenth holiday is the perfect time to celebrate the “huge contribution” that Black trainers, drivers and owners ...

SPRINGFIELD — Harness racing will kick off grandstand activities Aug. 11 at the 2022 Illinois State Fair. The 1-mile track will feature Illinois Department of Agriculture-sponsored races on opening ...

SPRINGFIELD — In the backstretch of the legislative session, horse racing advocates are pushing to revitalize the industry in Illinois and its accompanying horse betting, both long in decline. City ...

Illinois track last conducted harness racing in 2015 and had since hosted horse shows but was currently vacant ...

The Illinois Racing Board has approved a 2024 schedule based on expectations that construction of a casino at Hawthorne Race Course finally will be underway during the racing season. Hawthorne asked, ...