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Two Jackie Robinson West watch parties parties planned for Saturday

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Chicago will host two watch parties as Jackie Robinson West plays Nevada in the U.S. Championship Game of the Little League World Series Saturday afternoon.

One watch party will be held at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center at 1250 W. 119th Street. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

The second watch party will be held in State Street between Randolph and Lake in front of the Chicago Theater. State Street will be closed from 12:30 p.m. until after the game is over.

The game is at 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ABC.

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