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Jackie Robinson West Whistleblower Suing League For 'Emotional Distress'

Evergreen Park coach Chris Janes says he received death threats after reporting the cheating scandal.

JRW Spokesman Cites 'Racial Tension' in Evergreen Park, Mayor Says No Way

Evergreen Park mayor dismisses comments on racial issues as “attempted diversion of the facts."

Jackie Robinson West Attorney Wants to Know Where Whistleblower Got Info

Attorney Victor Henderson sent a letter to state and county officials Tuesday.

Jackie Robinson West Whistleblower Faces DePaul Ethics Class

As Chris Janes watches, students discuss whether people like him are snitches or heroes.

Jackie Robinson West Whistleblower Gets Extra Police Attention Amid Threats

Ministers' comments are stirring the racial pot, he said, but "this has nothing to do with race."

Coach Who Challenged Jackie Robinson West Maps Gets Death Threats

A police car has been posted outside the Evergreen Park coach's house all morning, he said.

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.

Jackie Robinson West Sister League Official Calls for Investigation

ICYMI: "We didn't sign off" as JRW expanded into another league's area, a neighboring official says.

Coach Who Claimed Jackie Robinson West Cheated Says He Has 'No Regrets'

Evergreen Park's Chris Janes hopes Little League continues to investigate the alleged rule violations.

Top Stories

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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.