Illinois Racing To Return In June May 28, 2020 On Thursday, May 28, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced that horse racing is returning to Illinois racetracks in June.
Illinois Horsepeople Decry ‘Recapture’ November 09, 2017 Illinois horsepeople have banded together and issued a joint release to the state which pleads for Illinois officials to top up purse accounts that are diminished due to ‘recapture.’
Gaming Bill Advances In Illinois March 02, 2017 The Illinois Senate on Tuesday advanced SB7, the much-anticipated big gaming bill, which would allow slots at the racetracks.
Fans Urged To Attend IL Fair Racing June 14, 2016 The thrill of thundering hooves may soon be a thing of the past at Illinois county fairs, but for at least one more year, harness racing enthusiasts can watch the ponies prance at more than two dozen ...
Hawthorne's 2016 Stakes Schedule Set February 10, 2016 The 2016 Illinois conceived and foaled stakes schedule has been announced by Hawthorne Race Course and the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association.
Cardinal, Violet Stakes Nominations Due February 06, 2016 Hawthorne Race Course, the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association and the Illinois Department of Agriculture would like remind horsemen that nominating payments for the 2016 Cardinal and Violet Stak...
Hawthorne, Horsemen Excited For Meet December 22, 2015 Hawthorne Race Course President and General Manager Tim Carey and Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association President Dave McCaffrey have given comments on their mutual excitement regarding the upcoming...
Auction Slated For Track Assets December 10, 2015 Reports from Illinois indicate that assets for two Chicago-area harness tracks will be auctioned off on Monday after failing to attract a buyer to keep them from bankruptcy.
Update On Illinois Impasse February 21, 2014 A report by the Chicago Tribune explains that Illinois’ Hawthorne Race Course for thoroughbreds is in the unusual position of leading off horse racing season in the state due to the impasse between th...
IHHA Issues Release Regarding Purses February 18, 2014 On Monday, February 17, the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association issued a release stating that it wants the operators of Balmoral Park and Maywood Park to allow horsepeople to race for purses simil...
Illinois ADW Extension Not Passed December 03, 2013 Considering it a "death knell for Illinois horsemen," the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association issued a statement on Tuesday after the state's General Assembly adjourned before passing an extension...
Major Cuts For Illinois In 2014? September 25, 2013 The Illinois Horse Racing Board (IRB) held what Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association (IHHA) president Dave McCaffrey called "a remarkable meeting" on Tuesday (Sept. 24) when it addressed the 2014 r...
IL Horsemen Give Gift Of Education April 16, 2013 The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association is proud to once again administer the 'Big Tom Scholarship' worth $5,000. The scholarship is funded by Tom Lewandowski, John Leahy and Jolene Leahy.
