Judge allows Hawthorne Race Course to investigate alleged improper diversion of state funds
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Robert McCoppin
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Summary
A federal bankruptcy judge has granted Hawthorne Race Course permission to investigate allegations that the Illinois Department of Agriculture and its director, Jerry Costello II, improperly diverted approximately $317,000 in state funds from the bankrupt racetrack. The ruling allows Hawthorne to issue subpoenas and seek depositions from the agency, Costello, his brother (lobbyist John Costello), and Fairmount Park Casino & Racing as part of the investigation into the alleged fund diversion.
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Timothy Barnes ruled Wednesday that Hawthorne may issue subpoenas for documents and seek depositions from the agency and Director Jerry Costello II; his brother, lobbyist John Costello; and Fairmount Park Casino & Racing.
In a court filing last week, Hawthorne alleged that the Costello and the department had cut its funding by about $317,000 while increasing funding
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