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| Title | Racing Board, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.state.il.us/agency/irb |
| Contact Name | Marc Laino |
| Contact Title | Executive Director, Illinois Racing Board |
| Contact Phone | 312.814.5071 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Racing Board regulates horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at state tracks and off-track wagering sites; issues licenses, allocates racing days, prescribes rules and imposes penalties for violations. |
| Term | 6 years, expiring July 1 of staggered even-numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | No more than 6 from same political party |
| Compensation | $12,527 |
| Qualifications | Knowledge of harness or thoroughbred racing practices and procedures and principals of breeding. Must be a state resident for five years, and not less than 25 years of age. No financial interest in race track, or pari-mutuel operations. No holder of any other compensated public office. |
| Composition | 11 members appointed by Governor |
| Chair | Designated by Governor |
| Authority | 230 ILCS 5/4 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry, William L. | 07/01/2014 | 10/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Madison |
| Byrne, Kathy | 07/01/2016 | 10/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |
| LaPidus, Michael | 07/01/2014 | 12/16/2011 | Republican | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Monat, Allan | 07/01/2014 | 11/06/2009 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Reyes, Benjamin | 07/01/2016 | 10/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Scates, Hugh | 07/01/2018 | 08/03/2012 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Gallatin |
| Schiewe, Jr., Robert G. | 07/01/2018 | 10/01/2012 | Republican | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Sronce, Gregory | 07/01/2018 | 10/01/2012 | Republican | Governor | Member | Sangamon |
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | |||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | |||
| Whalen, Roger F. | 07/01/2014 | 10/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |