Hawthorne is a city in Alachua County, Florida, with a population of approximately 1,478.
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Hawthorne Race Course files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Hawthorne Race Course files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy CBS News
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NewsFEB 27, 2026
Hawthorne Race Course, a 134-year-old fixture in Chicago area horse racing, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Hawthorne Race Course, a 134-year-old fixture in Chicago area horse racing, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Chicago Sun-Times
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NewsJAN 28, 2026
Illinois Racing Board suspends harness racing license of Hawthorne Race Course amid financial strain
Illinois Racing Board suspends harness racing license of Hawthorne Race Course amid financial strain Chicago Sun-Times
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