Jackie Robinson West watch party

Fans celebrate on State Street as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans celebrate on State Street as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans (left to right) Chevette Valentine, Dorothy Clay and Eileen McKeough cheer as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Judy Simmons and Mary Grant celebrate on State Street.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Judy Simmons celebrates on State Street as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans celebrate on State Street as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Eileen McKeough cheers as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Chevette Valentine cheers as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

A woman becomes emotional as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans Chevette Valentine (left) and Eileen McKeough hug Dorothy Clay (bottom) as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans (left to right) Dorothy Clay, Chevette Valentine and Eileen McKeough hug as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans dance in State Street as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans on State Street cheer as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans left to right) Chevette Valentine, Dorothy Clay and Eileen McKeough cheer as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans Cynthia Miller (left to right), Chevette Valentine, Dorothy Clay and Eileen McKeough cheer as Jackie Robinson West takes the lead in the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans (left to right) Chevette Valentine, Dorothy Clay and Eileen McKeough cheer as Jackie Robinson West closes in on their win.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans on State Street cheer as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans Cynthia Miller (left to right), Chevette Valentine, Dorothy Clay and Eileen McKeough cheer as Jackie Robinson West wins the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Larry Flowers celebrates a three-run first inning.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Larry Flowers (center) and other fans react on State Street while Jackie Robinson West ends the first inning 3-3.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans celebrate on State Street while Jackie Robinson West scores three runs in the first inning.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Larry Flowers (center) and other fans celebrate on State Street as Jackie Robinson West hits a home run in the first inning.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

One fan dances in the rain on State Street as Jackie Robinson West plays in the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans gather in the rain on State Street to watch Jackie Robinson West.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Keeland Jordan, 9, and other fans watch on State Street as Jackie Robinson West plays in the U.S. Championship of the Little League World Series.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans gather on State Street to cheer on Jackie Robinson West.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Queen Sister (left) and other fans cheer on Jackie Robinson West.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans gather on State Street to watch Jackie Robinson West play in the Little League World Series.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans gather on State Street to watch Jackie Robinson West play in the Little League World Series.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Cynthia Miller and Chevette Valentine watch Jackie Robinson West play in the Little League World Series.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Queen Sister cheers on Jackie Robinson West as they play in the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans gather on State Street to watch Jackie Robinson West play.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans gather on State Street to watch Jackie Robinson West play in the Little League World Series.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans on State Street react as Jackie Robinson West gives up three runs in the top of the first inning.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans react on State Street while watching Jackie Robinson West play in the U.S. Championship.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Fans gather in the rain under the Chicago Theatre marquee to watch Jackie Robinson West.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)