There's a chill in the air with rainy conditions in Central Illinois today, but our neighbors to the southwest are reporting a definite sign of Spring.
Another season of thoroughbred racing is beginning at Fairmount Park in southwestern Illinois. Fairmount opens its 90th season today.
Racetrack officials hope a change in the governor's office may bring an expansion of gambling. Fairmount Park President Brian Zander says adding slot machines at horse tracks would mean more revenue and bigger purses.
