Monday, April 20 update:
Today, the bankruptcy court issued a final order regarding the budget.
Our Night of Champions stake races that have traditionally been run by Hawthorne will now be taken over by the Illinois Department of Agriculture
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Friday, April 17, 2026. Post time is 11 AM. Entries may be made online anytime, or by phone to Mark Brown at (217) 299-0721 on Thu. April 16, from 9:00-10:00 AM. Please make sure Coggins and EHV data is current. That info can be sent to Mark at the above number.
Don Musillami and Jimmy Austin have passed away.
Ted Torgerson Passes Away.
Casey Leonard to serve as new IHHA President
On Monday January 26, 2026, The Illinois Racing Board announced that they have suspended the Organization License of Suburban Downs,
The Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association Hall of Fame committee met recently met and
2025 top performers in Illinois racing will be recognized on February 28th