From most popular sport to bankruptcy, Hawthorne’s closure ends an era of horse racing in the Chicago area
- Posted on July 25, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
The historic Hawthorne Race Course in the Chicago metropolitan area has ceased operations following a bankruptcy auction won by an anonymous investor with no intention of continuing horse racing activities. This closure marks the end of a significant chapter in the region's sports and entertainment history, as the venue transitions from being a premier racing destination to an uncertain future under new ownership without equestrian operations.
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From most popular sport to bankruptcy, Hawthorne’s closure ends an era of horse racing in the Chicago area
Hawthorne Race Course was set to close after a mystery bidder claimed it in bankruptcy with no plans for racing.
