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The name “Langley” may take harness racing horsemen and women back to the glory days of harness racing, when it was impossible to find a seat in the grandstand. The late Pete Langley was the first racing official in harness racing in Illinois at Aurora Downs before he became the presiding judge and track superintendent
Walker Standardbreds horse stable was among the properties damaged by a tornado that touched down in central Illinois this past Friday evening (March 31).
Friday's tornadoes damaged dozens of homes. More severe weather, including additional tornadoes, could be coming Tuesday, according to NWS.
The storm hit Sangamon County shortly before 6 p.m. Friday after moving through the Jacksonville area.
World champion trotter Southwind Chrome has been retired and will commence stallion duty in 2022.