IHHA Issues Warning October 01, 2013 On Tuesday, October 1, the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association issued a warning indicating that ‘potentially catastrophic changes to the state’s horse racing industry are on the horizon.’
Illinois Costs Skyrocket, Purses Plummet May 22, 2013 Data gathered recently from Illinois horsemen shows that the cost of putting a horse on the racetrack has increased dramatically even as money earned has dwindled.
IL Horsemen Give Gift Of Education April 16, 2013 The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association is proud to once again administer the 'Big Tom Scholarship' worth $5,000. The scholarship is funded by Tom Lewandowski, John Leahy and Jolene Leahy.
"Unparalleled Transparency" Offered December 06, 2012 This Friday the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association (IHHA) will unveil unprecedented between-race interviews that promise to revolutionize the way that fans handicap and understand harness racing ...
Light At The End Of The Tunnel In Illinois? January 23, 2012 Illinois Representative Lou Lang has been cited as saying that progress has been made in regard to a deal which would see a gaming expansion in the state, but that the slots-at-racetracks aspect of th...
IHHA On Lack Of Action On Bill December 01, 2011 Earlier this week, the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association reacted to the lack of action taken on a gaming expansion bill. The legislature's veto session ended Tuesday, November 29 with no movemen...
Millions In Purses Released To Ill. Tracks August 10, 2011 Tuesday, August 9 proved to be the end of a long legal battle for Illinois racetracks. And although the process has taken over five years, the wait has paid off, in millions
Lawsuit In Illinois Over ADW Monies March 09, 2011 It has been reported that the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association, Balmoral Park and Maywood Park have filed a $3.6-million lawsuit against Churchill Downs Inc.
Maywood To Close In June? February 28, 2011 Maywood Park officials have been cited as saying that the track will 'fold' by June of this year if it does not get slot machines. Also, it seems like the gloves have come off in terms of the quotes s...
Illinois Awaits January 3 December 30, 2010 The 'lame duck' session of the Illinois legislature will take place January 3-11, and the Illinois House will approve or disapprove of the gaming expansion bill already passed by the Senate
2011 Agreement In Illinois December 21, 2010 In Illinois, the harness horsemen’s association is reporting agreement on a contract for 2011
Disagreement In Illinois December 17, 2010 Two days of negotiations between harness horsemen and Balmoral and Maywood Parks in Illinois failed to produce a contract for 2011
