A group of investors says they’re ready to trot out a new harness racetrack and casino in the far south suburbs that would provide a much-needed whip to Illinois’ struggling horse racing industry — but they need state lawmakers to lift the starting gate.
Prospective partners in the newly formed Greenway Entertainment Group LLC envision a “first-class racino destination” with 1,200 slot machines just off Interstate 57 in Richton Park, and they say they can lock up the $350 million needed to make it a reality.
