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First Step Toward Cutbacks in Illinois Racing

The Illinois Racing Board on May 21 took the first, tentative step toward cutting back the state's racing schedule in light of a looming funding shortage and legislative inaction on corrective measures.

 Tuesday, May 21, 2013

IL Racing Threatened by Legislative Stalling

Illinois racing dates may be vacated and laboratory operations curtailed if the state legislature does not quickly reauthorize advance deposit wagering, Illinois Racing Board officials said April 30.

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Illinois Derby Purse Increased to $750,000

Illinois Derby Purse Increased to $750,000

The Illinois Racing Board Jan. 29 approved an increase in the purse for this year's Illinois Derby (gr. III) at Hawthorne Race Course and a renewal of the $400,000 American St. Leger started last year at Arlington.

 Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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
Hawthorne Approved to Drop Seven Racing Days

Hawthorne Approved to Drop Seven Racing Days

The Illinois Racing Board Nov. 27 approved Hawthorne Race Course's request to drop seven Wednesday cards because of the effects of an outbreak of neurological equine herpes on the backstretch.

 Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Illinois Board OKs Hotly Contested '13 Dates

A below-strength Illinois Racing Board, after a grueling day of testimony and deliberation, required two voice votes Sept. 25 to approve a hotly contested schedule for 2013 live racing.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2012