Ill. State Rep. Ken Dunkin (Dist.-5), a bike riding enthusiast, couldn't help but smile after seeing the Jackie Robinson West Little League team honored at Millennium Park, last Wednesday.

Ill. State Rep. Ken Dunkin (Dist.-5), a bike riding enthusiast, couldn't help but smile after seeing the Jackie Robinson West Little League team honored at …

Published on September 3, 2014
Ill. State Rep. Monique Davis (Dist.-27) was all smiles during a Jackie Robinson West Little League watch party at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1250 W 119th St. Davis holds up a support sign and flowers she had for the victorious team.

Ill. State Rep. Monique Davis (Dist.-27) was all smiles during a Jackie Robinson West Little League watch party at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan …

Published on September 3, 2014
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn meets the impressive Jackie Robinson West squad.

Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn meets the impressive Jackie Robinson West squad.

Published on September 3, 2014
In this undated photo, President Barack Obama (probably an Ill. State Sen. at the time) poses with a young Jackie Robinson West little league player during a fundraiser for the team.

In this undated photo, President Barack Obama (probably an Ill. State Sen. at the time) poses with a young Jackie Robinson West little league player …

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Bill Haley (top left), whose late father, Joseph Haley, founded the Jackie Robinson West little league team, and who is the team's current director, poses with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. in ealier years.

Bill Haley (top left), whose late father, Joseph Haley, founded the Jackie Robinson West little league team, and who is the team's current director, poses …

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In this photo taken in 1999, Ret. Ill. State Sen. Emil Jones, Jr. holds up a new sign for the newly re-named Jackie Robinson Park which was originally named Mount Vernon Park. Jones who is standing along side Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haley in 1999. Joseph Haley founded the Chicago-based Jackie Robinson West Little League in 1971.

In this photo taken in 1999, Ret. Ill. State Sen. Emil Jones, Jr. holds up a new sign for the newly re-named Jackie Robinson Park …

Published on September 3, 2014
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrates the Jackie Robinson West Little Leage team during a watch party, by displaying #1's high in the air. Right - The Mayor later "get's down with the boogie" showing off even more enthusiasm for the young champions.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrates the Jackie Robinson West Little Leage team during a watch party, by displaying #1's high in the air. Right - …

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Jackie Robinson West All-Stars Little League (JRW) Manager Darold Butler congratulates JRW player, #17 Joshua Houston, as he makes his way to the dug-out during the Little League World Series at Williamsburg, PA.

Jackie Robinson West All-Stars Little League (JRW) Manager Darold Butler congratulates JRW player, #17 Joshua Houston, as he makes his way to the dug-out during …

Published on September 3, 2014
Aug. 15, 2014: Pennsylvania's Mo'ne Davis delivers in the first inning against Tennessee during a baseball game in United States pool play at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa.

Aug. 15, 2014: Pennsylvania's Mo'ne Davis delivers in the first inning against Tennessee during a baseball game in United States pool play at the Little …

Published on September 3, 2014

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Jackie Robinson West Little League teammates, Darion Radcliff (front) and Prentiss Luster, gives “high fives” to fans at Jackie Robinson Park, 10540 S. Morgan Park St., as they head to board trolley buses for a parade for the team that ended at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago for a citywide celebration after becoming Little League Baseball’s 2014 World Series U.S. Champions.

Jackie Robinson West Little League teammates, Darion Radcliff (front) and Prentiss Luster, gives “high fives” to fans at Jackie Robinson Park, 10540 S. Morgan Park …

Published on September 3, 2014
Frances Bruce, seen here holding her now famous sign, is perhaps as famous as the Jackie Robinson West All Stars, Little League Baseball’s 2014, World Series U.S. Champions. The proud grandmother of JRW player, DJ Butler, has been seen on television during the games, demonstrating her support of the entire team.

Frances Bruce, seen here holding her now famous sign, is perhaps as famous as the Jackie Robinson West All Stars, Little League Baseball’s 2014, World …

Published on September 3, 2014
Young fans of the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars display a wide range of emotions as the team was announced on the loud speaker during a citywide celebration for the team at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago on August 27th, 2014.

Young fans of the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars display a wide range of emotions as the team was announced on the loud speaker during a …

Published on September 3, 2014
Jackie Robinson West Little League teammates, Pierce Jones and Trey Hondras take in the crowd as the exit an airplane at Chicago's Midway International Airport, 5700 S. Cicero Ave., upon returning home as Little League Baseball’s 2014 World Series, U.S. Champions.

Jackie Robinson West Little League teammates, Pierce Jones and Trey Hondras take in the crowd as the exit an airplane at Chicago's Midway International Airport, …

Published on September 3, 2014