A federal bankruptcy judge in Chicago has turned down a request from Hawthorne Race Course and related companies to speed up a court hearing connected to their Chapter 11 restructuring. In a March 11 order, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes declined the companies’ attempt to schedule an emergency hearing tied to a motion seeking extra time to file required financial disclosures. The case involves Hawthorne Race Course, Inc. and several affiliated entities currently reorganizing in bankruptcy court. Because the request was rejected, the companies will have to move forward under the court’s regular calendar rather than getting immediate consideration. Judge says Hawthorne racetrack bankruptcy hearing request did not qualify as an emergency According to the court order, the judge reviewed the debtors’ application asking for an emergency hearing on their motion for more time to submit schedules and statements of financial affairs. After examining the filing, Barnes concluded the situation did not meet the legal threshold required for urgent treatment. “The Application is DENIED for failure to establish emergency grounds under Local Rule 9013-2(A),” …