Harness Racing
Two popular festivals will return to Meadowlands Racetrack in 2026. The annual Beer Festival is scheduled for May 16, and the Summer Wine Festival for June 20. Both events combine beverage sampling with live harness racing.
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The Illinois Racing Board has suspended the operating license for harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course due to persistent financial difficulties. The decision follows canceled races and bounced checks totaling over $582,000 owed to horsemen. Track officials claim they are close to securing a new financing deal for a casino.