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In 1890, Chicago businessman Edward Corrigan acquired 119 acres of land in Cicero, Illinois and commenced construction of a race track grandstand.
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In 1891, Hawthorne Race Track opened with a five-race card including the featured Chicago Derby.
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In 1902, Hawthorne Race Track's grandstand burned to the ground. The re-opened track held a 12-day summer meet at its own facility later that year.
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In 1905, Hawthorne Race Track was closed due to the banning of horse racing in Chicago.
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In 1909, the track was sold to Thomas Carey.
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In 1916, Hawthorne Race Track ran a 13-day meeting which included the American Derby.
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In 1922, the track re-opened legally for a 13-day race meeting.
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In 1924, the Chicago Business Men's Racing Association took over operations at Hawthorne Race Track.
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By 1927, the Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap was introduced.
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In 1931, an electric time was introduced as was an infield tote board.
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In 1936, Hawthorne Race Track began the Chicago racing season with a spring meet.
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In 1948, turf racing was back at Hawthorne Race Track.
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In 1959, a new clubhouse was opened.
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By 1970, harness racing was introduced at Hawthorne Race Track.
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In 1978, a fire destroyed Hawthorne Race Track's grandstand.
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In 1980, Hawthorne Race Track officially opened for a 72-day thoroughbred meet begin at the end of September.
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In 1985, Arlington Park burned to the ground and Hawthorne Race Track gained all summer dates.
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In 1992, Hawthorne Race Track's daily average handle exceeded $2 million.
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In 1998, Hawthorne Race Track's racing schedule was reduced to five days per week.
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