Rep. Jones launches effort to keep Balmoral, Maywood open

State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is sponsoring legislation in the Illinois House to prevent the closing of Balmoral Park and Maywood Park racetracks at the end of the year.

Jones, whose district includes Crete, where Balmoral Park is located, admitted to me that his effort is a long shot, “but the only we hope we have right now of keeping Balmoral Park open next year so that it might attract a buyer…” Please click here to read Phil Kadner’s column in the Tribune/Daily Southtown.