Hawthorne Resumes Racing, Wins Interim Financing Okay
A federal bankruptcy judge approved interim financing and budget for Hawthorne Race Course at an April 20 hearing, less than 24 hours after the track's delayed Opening Day.
Hawthorne Set to Re-Open But Horsemen Still Skeptical About Its Future
This wasn't easy. Since Hawthorne last ran a Thoroughbred race, checks have bounced to harness horsemen, the Illinois Racing Board pulled the plug on last year's Standardbred meet, the owners have declared bankruptcy, and there still has been no concrete…
Hawthorne Set for First Race Day Since Bankruptcy
Hawthorne Race Course finalized plans April 15 to start its delayed 2026 Thoroughbred meeting April 19, its first day of operations since filing for bankruptcy protection.
Illinois Racing Board OKs Delay in Hawthorne Season
Illinois Racing Board approves delayed schedule for Hawthorne Race Course during bankruptcy proceedings.
Illinois Horsemen Get Voice in Hawthorne Bankruptcy
Illinois horsemen are represented on a committee of unsecured creditors formed to provide input to the Hawthorne Race Course bankruptcy proceedings.
Hawthorne Clears Another Hurdle in Bankruptcy
A federal bankruptcy judge has agreed to provide interim financing that clears the way for Hawthorne Race Course to conduct its 2026 Thoroughbred meeting in April.
Hawthorne Gets Okay to Begin Track Conversion
Agreement in bankruptcy court allows Hawthorne Race Course to begin conversion of track for spring race meeting.
Hawthorne, Horsemen Encouraged at Bankruptcy Hearing
Hawthorne Racecourse, Illinois, horsemen hear encouragement but see no final action at a first hearing on the track's bankruptcy petition.
Hawthorne Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization
Hawthorne Race Course filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Feb. 27 in federal bankruptcy court in Chicago, seeking a reorganization.
Hawthorne Financial Woes Imperil Chicago-Area Racing
Chicago-area horse racing faces a potential life-or-death deadline in February amid financial woes at Hawthorne Race Course.