Today the Jackie Robinson West All Stars have made history

Well the fellows came up short in the championship game but they are still Americans little league champions! Give these young men a thumbs up ladies and gentlemen, Americans 2014 little league world series Champion’s! - Haywood Galbreath

"Today the Jackie Robinson West All Stars have made history as only the third team ever from Illinois to reach the championship game of the Little League World Series and the City of Chicago could not be prouder of them. Their positive attitude and success on the field has rallied people from every neighborhood to support these kids and they continue to demonstrate why they are the pride of Chicago. What a comeback. What a win!" - Mayor Emanuel