Hawthorne Race Track Lawsuit Explodes

Hawthorne Race Course is digging into serious allegations after a federal judge gave them the green light—claiming Illinois Agriculture Director Jerry Costello diverted state funds meant for them to instead boost their rival, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing. The track, owned by the Carey family and in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, says $317K was cut while Fairmount got more, calling it a direct attack on their survival. Costello denies it all, calling the claims false and defamatory. With millions in unpaid contractor liens, a suspended racing license, and a stalled “racino” dream despite a $107M offer, Hawthorne’s future hangs in the balance—but the legal fight could still pave the way for a casino if they’re sold. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45c668805f9ea0b4