Hawthorne racetrack closed but will reopen as horse industry members worry about its financial solvency
- Posted on January 7, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Hawthorne racetrack closed but will reopen as horse industry members worry about its financial solvency

Hawthorne Race Course has been beset by financial troubles, including liens seeking to recover unpaid debts, and its inability to open a proposed new casino.