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New racetrack ?
« on: May 20, 2026, 09:17:11 AM »
IHHA lobbying for Illinois racino in Decatur
Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Tony Somone is in Springfield, IL with lobbyists attempting to convince members of the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a bill by the end of their current session to allow for a racino in Decatur, IL, according to a story by Neil Milbert in Harness Racing Update.

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2026, 09:21:17 AM »
zero chance

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2026, 11:41:22 AM »
Although they are in the news now because of a fire, Balmoral is up for sale again...and the exclusion for wagering/gambling expires this year.

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2026, 09:27:58 PM »
Who owns balmoral now?

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2026, 09:35:11 PM »
IHHA lobbying for Illinois racino in Decatur
Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Tony Somone is in Springfield, IL with lobbyists attempting to convince members of the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a bill by the end of their current session to allow for a racino in Decatur, IL, according to a story by Neil Milbert in Harness Racing Update.

STFU U FCKIN IDIOT,,,

THEY HAVE LOBBYING FOR 10000YRS NOTHIN EVER HAPPPENS,,POLITICIANS HAVE THEIR HANDS ON POPKER MACHINES ETCE TC  THEY AINT NEVER GETTIN  A CASINO IN ANY RACE TRACK IN CHICAGO AREA...SPRINGFILE D HAS BEEN GETTING PAID OFF FOR MANY YRS

ITS A DOG AND PONY SHOW EVERY YR AND EVERY FCKIN YR ZERO

TONY SOMONE MIGHT BE THE BIGGEST FCKIN CLOWN IN ILLINIOS RACING,,,ANOTHER  WASTE OF A SALARY 

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2026, 09:37:44 PM »
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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2026, 09:59:58 PM »
STFU U FCKIN IDIOT,,, SALARY 

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2026, 01:51:50 AM »

Balmoral Park 21 LLC is a real estate holding company owned by southwest suburban businessman Radomir Dobrasinovic. The entity is primarily known for purchasing the historic, 200-acre Balmoral Park racetrack property (located at 26435 S Dixie Hwy in Crete, Illinois) out of bankruptcy.You can track local zoning, planning commission developments, and property news using the Village of Crete Official Website or view detailed regional reporting on the Chicago Tribune.A breakdown of the company and the Balmoral Park property's status:The Property AcquisitionPurcha se: Dobrasinovic purchased the former Balmoral harness racing track—which was later converted into an equestrian facility—to utilize the sprawling space for his regional trucking and transport companies.Initial Proposals: Soon after the 2021 purchase, Balmoral Park 21 LLC sought approval from the Crete Township Plan Commission to use sections of the 200-acre property for truck-related parking and intermodal operations.Zoning Pushback: The proposal to park semi-trucks on the site met with local resistance from nearby residents and the township, stalling the rezoning of the land.

https://edition.pagesuite.com/tribune/article_popover.aspx?guid=0b0d3449-a66b-49b3-a0db-d1d5f78c9ab9

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2026, 08:32:42 AM »
Been trying to get this going for 4 years now, in a Ghetto 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2026, 12:11:26 PM »
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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2026, 01:25:52 PM »
I would like to see it approved for the people who are already deeply invested in that area tmbz1

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Re: New racetrack ?
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2026, 10:47:31 AM »
Think positive I think they may get  it

 

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