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ADW Illegal in Illinois Effective Jan. 1

Advance-deposit wagering will be illegal in Illinois effective Jan. 1, 2013, because the General Assembly has failed to renew enabling legislation, the Illinois Racing Board ruled Dec. 18.

 Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Giant Oak Tops Tough Hawthorne Gold Cup

Giant Oak Tops Tough Hawthorne Gold Cup

Grade I winner Giant Oak faces stiff competition from nine challengers in Hawthorne Racecourse's marquee fall event.

 Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Hawthorne to Give Away $100,000 Prize

Hawthorne to Give Away $100,000 Prize

Hawthorne Racecourse has announced a $100,000 grand prize giveaway on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, the next to last day of the tracks current meet.

 Monday, December 28, 2009

Illinois Stakes Series Tied to Stallion Auction

The board of directors for the Illinois Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Foundation announced that they have added two restricted stakes races to their Illinois program at $50,000 guaranteed each, thus qualifying as black-type in North American sales catalogues.

 Tuesday, November 14, 2006

TVG Announces Agreement with Hawthorne

TVG announced March 17 that it has reached an agreement with Hawthorne National for the exclusive television and interactive wagering rights for the National Jockey Club, Suburban Downs, and Hawthorne Racecourse live race meetings conducted in suburban Chicago.

 Friday, March 17, 2006

Management Named for Merged Hawthorne-National Jockey Club Operations

On January 2, 2003, Hawthorne Race Course and National Jockey Club will combine forces on the racing scene as the newly formed Hawthorne National LLC will move into place.

 Friday, December 20, 2002

Chicago Track Remembers Late Beatle Harrison

George Harrison, "the quiet Beatle" who died Thursday as a result of cancer at age 58, will be remembered Sunday at Hawthorne Racecourse.

 Friday, November 30, 2001

Hawthorne Officials To Work With Allocated Dates

Although they remain unhappy with their lot, Hawthorne Race Course officials say they will do their best with the 2001 dates allocated by the Illinois Racing Board.

 Friday, September 22, 2000