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Hawthorne Race Course is a venue that offers both live racing and simulcasting. It is a thoroughbred horse racetrack with a one-mile dirt oval and a seven-furlong turf oval. The homestretch on the main track is 1,320 feet long, making it one of the longest in the country. Founded in 1891, Hawthorne Race Course is the oldest sporting venue in Illinois for horse racing, considered America's original sport. The business is family-owned and operated, now in its 4th generation, and has been hosting racing events on the City's border for over a century. The track is famously known as "Chicago's hometown track." Hawthorne is also the only race course in the nation that hosts both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing. Additionally, they have the largest network of off-track betting bars in Illinois and offer two PointsBet Sportsbooks and a sportsbook at the track.

If you want to experience Greek culture, Chicago's Greektown is a must-visit neighborhood. This vibrant district offers a variety of nightlife spots, restaurants, gift shops, and galleries that celebrate Greek heritage. It's the best place to sample Greek culture outside of Athens and has become the city's go-to destination for Greek food, nightlife, and rich cultural traditions. With many establishments dedicated to preserving old-world traditions, visitors can truly immerse themselves in Greek culture in this neighborhood. Apart from dining and nightlife, visitors can explore The National Hellenic Museum, ride the Greektown Trolley, witness the annual Greek Independence Day parade, and indulge in the Taste of Greece festival. These activities make Greektown the perfect destination for anyone interested in learning more about Greek heritage in Chicago.