Racetrack Owner Found Liable December 10, 2014 It has been reported that a federal district court in Illinois has found racetrack owner John Johnston liable on three counts in a civil racketeering case.
More Johnston Testimony At 'Blago' Trial June 24, 2010 John Johnston, owner of Illinois racetracks Maywood and Balmoral Park, testified in Chicago yesterday in the corruption trial of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich
Johnston In 'Blago' Trial: "Go Fly A Kite" June 21, 2010 This morning during the political corruption trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Maywood and Balmoral Park owner John Johnston testified in regard to an alleged shakedown directed towar...
Extortion Allegation In Blagojevich Trial June 15, 2010 Lobbyist Alonzo 'Lon' Monk, a friend of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, testified against his friend yesterday during Blagojevich's corruption trial. Monk explained how he and the former gov...
$267M Racketeering Lawsuit In Illinois June 15, 2009 According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, four Illinois casino companies have filed a $267 million racketeering lawsuit against former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and a prominent racetra...
Balmoral Revamping Track July 15, 2008 Balmoral Park in Crete, Illinois has announced that its one-mile track is undergoing a complete renovation for its August 9 re-opening.
