Track ordered to unlock workers' dorm Fire marshal may try to shut down Balmoral if it doesn't comply

SPRINGFIELD -- The state fire marshal's office issued a directiveto Balmoral Park Race Track on Wednesday to immediately removeexterior door locks that could trap workers in a dormitory in theevent of a fire.

While Balmoral officials pledged cooperation, the agency for thefirst time indicated it would contact Attorney General Lisa Madigan'soffice about possibly shutting down the gambling venue if the locksare not removed by today.

And in another development for the troubled agency, its deputydirector said the gravy train will end soon for the politicallyconnected state fire marshal employee who has pocketed more than$162,000 to stay home from work for most of the …