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Little League's Official Statement on Jackie Robinson West

Little League said Jackie Robinson West cheated to build its roster of players.

Jackie Robinson West Broke Residency Rules, Suburban League Claims

The Evergreen Park Athletic Assoc. complained to Little League International about the national champs.

Jackie Robinson West Timeline, Key Dates in the Little League Saga

Key dates in the ongoing story about the Jackie Robinson West Little League team.

Jackie Robinson West Decision Could Come Wednesday, Little League Says

A special meeting of officials with Pennsylvania-based Little League International was held Tuesday.

President Obama To Designate Pullman Neighborhood a National Park

Obama is headed to Chicago next week to make the national park announcement.

Mayoral Candidate Willie Wilson's City Club Speech Was the Stuff of Legend

Did Wilson pull a Daley when he said, "To the whiteys here, I'm letting you know, I ain't prejudiced."

Firefighter Involved In Jackie Robinson West Map Flap Quits As Brooks Coach

Michael Kelley resigned after just one year at the helm of Brooks College Prep's girls softball team.

Members-Only Lincoln Park Social Club Scans Fingerprints at Door

The Lincoln Park BYOB social club offers a "third place" for DIY drinkers of a certain station in life.

Closed-Door Little League Meetings Over Jackie Robinson West Map Get Heated

After U.S. title win, JRW leaders asked leagues to agree to map changes already made without permission.

Artist Tony Fitzpatrick Reflects on His Brush With 'The Big Adios'

After surviving a "widow maker" open-heart surgery, Fitzpatrick said he's ready for a healthier life.

Little League Headed Here To Discuss Jackie Robinson West Boundary Flap

In wake of cheating allegations, Little League officials will meet in Chicago with league presidents.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.