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Two records set in harness racing
July 29, 2010CHARLESTON - Two records were set Wednesday, including one in the Illinois Stallion Stake Two-Year-Old Colt Trot at the Coles County Fairgrounds as Powerful Charger, trained by Pamela Coleman of Altamont (also part owner) and driven by 46-year harness racing driver Randall Finn finished with a time of two minutes, one and four fifths seconds, a state and track record.
Almatis, Tribune, EnviroSolutions, AbitibiBowater, Dreier, GSI: Bankruptcy
July 29, 2010Almatis BV, a producer of specialty alumina products, filed an agreement on July 23 underpinning a revised reorganization plan that will allow the Chapter 11 case to end consensually and avoid a protracted battle between senior and junior secured creditors.
STILL in The saddle
July 29, 2010R.A. Cowboy Jones is still riding the horses at Ellis Park.
Cowboy Jones keeps on riding
July 29, 2010There are times when Robert Arnett Jones, perhaps the friendliest man to ever walk the grounds at Ellis Park, finds himself feeling a little blue. Usually, it’s when the man known to one and all as “Cowboy” has crossed the Ohio River bridge back to his home off Green Street in Henderson after galloping race horses all morning.
Appreciation Breakfast
July 29, 2010A delicious breakfast was hosted by the Carroll County Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial at their 2010 Appreciation Breakfast Friday morning, July 16.
Steinbrenner remembered in local horse racing circles
July 29, 2010CRETE | As large as the Tuesday morning death of New YorkYankees owner George Steinbrenner loomed over Major LeagueBaseball, it was felt equally across the world of horse racing.
Ex-Blagojevich Aide Testifies to Pressure to Enlist Emanuel for Fundraiser
July 29, 2010Then-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich or a top staff member pushed to get Rahm Emanuel to hold a fundraiser for the governor while Emanuel, then a congressman, sought a state grant for a charter school in his district, a former Blagojevich aide testified.
Horseracing in jeopardy at 2010 Illinois State Fair
July 29, 2010The Illinois Department of Agriculture got no takers when it asked companies to bid on a contract to operate harness races during the 2010 Illinois State Fair, partly because it's taken nearly a year for the state to send out checks to the owners of horses that won races at last year's fair. The executive director of the Illinois Racing Board said he's talked with Agriculture officials about the ...
Defense, Witness Clash in Blago Trial
July 29, 2010The prosecution in the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial is expected to rest its case Tuesday. Monday, former Deputy Governor Bob Greenlee faced cross-examination. After Greenlee finished on the stand, FBI Daniel Can was called to testify.
Closing Arguments Begin In Blagojevich Corruption Trial - Gant Daily
July 29, 2010Closing Arguments Begin In Blagojevich Corruption Trial Gant Daily Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) – Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich began Monday after seven weeks of ... |
