Chicago
May 28, 2026
Distressed Hawthorne Race Course gets green light to subpoena Illinois officials
Judge allows track owner to pursue claims that state diverted funds to rival Fairmount in racino bankruptcy fight
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Chicago
May 23, 2024
Angry contractors stymie Carey family’s “racino” in southwest suburbs
Liens totaling $6.7M have been filed against owners of Hawthorne Race Course; lawmakers consider revoking monopoly
Chicago
Nov 12, 2025
A look at newest GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner’s real estate business
Heidner built a video gambling business, and owns commercial properties throughout the U.S.